Graphic Design students work with BBC on app design challenge

The group were tasked with developing an app designed for students. In total, 36 groups took part, with the opportunity to present to David Bailey and his colleagues at the BBC.

Students had one week to complete the challenge, working in groups to research and design an app idea that students would be interested in. This challenge allowed the group to learn UX Design skills, providing them with valuable experience for their future careers.

David Bailey commented on the high quality of work produced by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) students during this time: “We saw a really high standard of work from NTU Graphic Design students. Their ideas were well communicated, their outputs well researched and executed. There was good collaboration, and evident appreciation, understanding and adherence to the UX Design Sprint process.

Given this was done under the restrictions of COVID is further testament to the students’ pragmatism and hunger to produce great work. These attributes will serve them well as professional designers.”

One group of students decided to focus their app on creating a community where students could ask questions anonymously about any element of life, which they named ‘NTU Burst’. Subjects the app could focus on included mental health, accommodation, relationships, and balancing university life.

Student Amy Griffiths took part in the challenge and said: “It was refreshing to do a project with the BBC instead of a university project, as it gave us focus and even more drive to impress! It’s also good to get feedback from someone different to your tutor. It was definitely one of my favourite projects.

Find out more about Graphic Design at NTU.