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User-centred design

Accessible by default

We are passionate about putting users at the heart of all we do. Whether it is citizens using a digital service, users of critical operational systems or technical experts managing technology infrastructure, we put users of all kinds at the core of the design process.

The service design mindset of our UCD consultants means we leave no stone unturned in our efforts to make services that work for all users. Accessibility is fundamental to the solutions we design and build and we take an ‘accessible by default’ approach. We apply the same UCD principles to our own organisation.

User-centred design

Tools and Practices

We apply the core UCD methods and skillsets of user research, content design and strategy, interaction design and service design. We design services and products to offer a complete end-to-end journey, covering online and offline channels, front and back-stage processes.

We collaborate closely with businesses and technology-focused consultants to design solutions that meet business goals, address user needs and improve customer experience. 

A sudden growth in demand for our online services required a rapid scale-up and a restructure of our architecture. Opencast was absolutely key to our success in managing that, with no unplanned downtime

Murray Ellender, chief executive

eConsult

Thanks and congratulations to the team for all the hard work they’ve put in...they should be so proud of themselves to deliver with such challenging timelines. It’s a turbulent time for all so to keep on track is a real achievement

Digital delivery manager

Civil Service

Opencast employees were very much part of the integrated and blended team that helped us… it was a real team effort…what’s really remarkable was that the solution was delivered in three weeks

Jacqui Leggetter, head of integration and deputy director

Department for Work & Pensions

The resilience, commitment and confidence of everyone has been incomparable. Everyone, across both the wider business and within technology involved in all elements of both the build and delivery of these projects and products have worked exceptionally hard in extraordinary times

Kirste Worland, head of applications

NHS Business Services Authority

We were delighted to receive a charity grant from Opencast. It has enabled us to continue our essential support work in providing free meals, emergency clothing, and emergency food parcels to struggling individuals and families

Rebecca Stevenson

St Vincent’s Support Centre

Opencast helped us technically assure the solutions provided by third party suppliers. Their knowledge and ability to build strong relationships with all parties significantly improved the efficiency of our group

Senior manager

NHS

Opencast worked closely with us to radically improve our service management function, allowing our staff and organisation to learn from their extensive experience

Chief technology officer

Insure the box

I love working at Opencast. The culture is amazing and the recognition the company gives for my work makes me want to push harder for our clients. I feel like I am directly responsible for the success of the company in my own way, which is nice!

Opencast team member

The company handbook, Don’t Step Over the Milk, summed it up for me. It was a great insight into the way the company thinks and operates. It trusts you to do the job, it expects you to work hard and wants you to have fun.

Opencast team member

The culture is relaxed and laid back, but everyone works hard. Everyone is smart, intelligent, but also friendly and approachable. There’s no hierarchy here, and I feel I can take ideas and suggestions to anyone, whereas in my previous job this was often more difficult.

Opencast team member

I love the fact that personal development is important here.

Opencast team member

When you land somewhere like this, the passion that other people have for what they do is so infectious that it can only help you positively.

Opencast team member

We’re a relatively small company, although we do some vital work for important clients. But we’re also a great company to work for, you very much feel part of the family.

Opencast team member

My favourite thing about working for Opencast is the freedom, and that Opencast encourages me to educate myself and spend money on my learning.

Opencast team member

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