1. art and entertainment

ArtsAPI
Information Designer Brief
Outline
FutureEverything requires an information designer who will produce a series of ‘How To’ guides, a
series of reports in response to analysis generated by the ArtsAPI tool and will advise on the user
journey to effectively engage new users.
The ArtsAPI information designer will be a creative communicator who uses visual illustration and clear
communication methods to help arts organisations understand how to use the tool and how to interpret
the analysis it produces. Our target market is senior managers in the arts, culture and heritage sector.
ArtsAPI
ArtsAPI is a major collaborative R&D project led by FutureEverything, with partners the University of
Dundee and Swirrl. The project will develop a new web application for arts organisations designed to
show the value and impact generated through their networks. It will aggregate, analyse and present
their network data, helping the arts sector to create new and refined business models and propositions.
ArtsAPI is the first tool of its kind in the world. It uses email data gathered from staff working in an arts
organisation to offer insight and analysis into their networks ​
through a number of network measures such as, Density, Connectivity, Degree Centrality and Clique Participation Index.​
. The tool will explore
the following:
● How well connected the organisation is to different sectors
● How well connected the organisation is to different countries and cities
● How well connected the organisation is to people who have different areas of responsibility
within their organisation
The tool will produce a visualisation of your network as well as various reports to communicate analysis
and insight.
Requirements
● Illustrated ‘How To’ guides (Digital): ​
A step by step, informative and visually stimulating guide
for arts organisations, that communicates clearly how to use the ArtsAPI tool. The guides can
be illustrative, or use motion graphics and video elements. Creative and novel approaches to
the brief are welcomed – providing the guides function as intended. The guides should not
assume a level of expert technical knowledge. The written process shall be provided to the
designer.
● Illustrated ‘How To’ guides (Print): ​
A printed version of the above. The format of these is
open to creative interpretation from the designer – these could be simple, flat printed items, or
use creative folds and shapes. The printed guides are to be distributed at the ArtsAPI
Roadshow events in July/August 2015, to senior arts organisation managers. The printed
guides are to act as a functional artifact (as with the digital versions) and also as a promotional
item for the project.
● Illustrated reporting (Print):​
Alongside Swirrl Ltd (linked data specialists who are building the
tool), develop an effective guide for translating the information and analysis the tool produces.
● Additional design elements (to be discussed):​
Project reports, FAQs, the data deed and
other materials may require additional design items, including icon sets, navigation and
illustrations.
Style
The design of the ‘How To’ guides and illustrated reporting should reflect the ArtsAPI visual identity,
which has already been established, and is included alongside this document. However, the designer
shall be encouraged to inject personality and style into the guides. Both illustrative and graphic
approaches to this brief are welcomed.
The Information Designer
We are looking for a creative communicator and thinker with a good grasp of technology and data.
They do not need to understand linked data and Social Network Analysis but they do need to be
comfortable with discussing and exploring data driven tools.
Someone who has previously worked across the art and technology sector would be ideal.
Timeline
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Deadline for Submissions: ​
15th May 2015
Shortlist interviews / calls: ​
22nd May 2015
Designer appointed:​
22nd May 2015
Phone call to discuss the project: ​
1st June 2015
Attend full day Beta testing event in Manchester: ​
3rd June 2015
Develop illustrated reporting documents: ​
3rd June - 11th June 2015
Develop How To Guides:​
11th June - 1st July 2015
We anticipate this brief to require at least 20 days’ work. Your first day of this contract will be the 22nd
May and all work will be completed by 1st July. Hotdesking space at FutureEverything can be provided,
if required.
The designer shall be required to attend the Beta testing event on 3rd June, plus a minimum of four
further meetings/workshops in Manchester within the scope of this brief.
Budget
£3300 ​
+ VAT.
Budget must include all travel and accommodation, all resources and materials.
Submissions
To apply for this role, please submit a short (700 word) written statement on how you would approach
the brief, along with a portfolio/showreel of relevant work, to ​
[email protected].