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What works better than speculative design?
The speculative (spec) design debate has been going on for years now amongst agencies and freelance designers. As a rule, we’re against producing speculative design for a myriad of reasons. But rather than using this blog as a cathartic excuse to rant – we have some suggestions of what we think works better for the end user, the client and the agency.
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TikTok for charities
For many charities, TikTok can feel like an enigma; a world of untapped potential for fundraising, reaching young audiences and a creative, dare we say, fun way to raise awareness of a cause...
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Introducing a fresher, more inclusive Reason Digital.
The new and improved RD brand and website is our response to research revealing pressing issues with online accessibility.
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The best charity websites
A breakdown of best practice in the world of charity websites.
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The devil is in the discovery: a charity guide to digital discovery
Humans are deeply curious by nature. Discovery provides an opportunity to put that curiosity to good use. And yet, we see investment go into digital services that sit on a virtual shelf, unused whilst society goes about its business unchanged and unimproved. As one of the most fascinating and fundamental stages when building technology that successfully changes and saves lives, discovery is a must....
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Simple steps to charity website security
Your charity website security and safety may not be the sexiest of reads... until now. Just kidding, BUT keeping your site and your users' information safe and secure is of paramount importance. Let's break down what your charity can actually do to keep on top of website security...
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Charity Chatbots in 2020: all talk or still worth a conversation?
Chatbots have been the next big charity digital trend for years now. Sure, chatbots have certainly made some waves in the charity sector, but in 2020, is this a digital tool every charity should be exploring, or a passing fad that’s already fading?
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How Covid-19 changed the way we give to charities
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, we surveyed 2000 people representative of the UK population about the way they were engaging with charities and the way they were using digital. Here's what we learnt...
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The smell of Parkinson’s: A design sprint
Walking into a group meeting for people with Parkinson's, Joy Milne, a retired nurse, recognised a smell that she had noticed on her husband 12 years prior to his diagnosis. This was the smell of Parkinson's.
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Radical Accessibility: Report and Recommendations
Access the must-read report which takes a deep dive into brand new data. How inclusive and accessible have charity digital services been during Covid? Find out here...
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Three creative tech solutions brought to life in response to the pandemic
As a social enterprise, we’ve learnt some valuable lessons over the past few months when it comes to providing digital solutions for good causes. We’ve had to move quickly to give our support and add value where we can during uncertain times.
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Five charities in the pandemic using tech for good
Too often in the media, charities can be painted as rigid, traditional organisations who don’t always adopt new, innovative practices. Ourselves and many others who work with charities to use technology for good, however, see a different story.
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