Designing access and growth in the education sector
We have completed over 100 strategic and service design projects to support higher education institutions, Government and local communities provide access, clarity and engaging experiences to local and international students.
The education sector has an enormous responsibility to ensure that all Australians have access to equitable education and learning opportunities. As the basis of a more just and prosperous society, a thriving and competitive sector is the most fundamental factor in securing a better future for all.
Strategic design and human-centred methods can play a crucial role in helping the sector discover and shape more sustainable, relevant and diversified outcomes.
How we support the Education sector
Strategic design to drive innovation and demand
We utilise strategic design methodologies to support educational organisations at all levels.
By integrating organisational objectives and student needs while taking a holistic approach to solutions, we have used strategic design methodologies to assist schools, universities, and government agencies in adapting to evolving markets, staying competitive and envisioning new possibilities.
Strategic design
Design innovation to envision new horizons and perspectives
Utilising co-design, rapid prototyping, and open innovation methodologies, we have empowered teams to embrace creativity and fuel innovation.
Our innovation methods engage stakeholders and end-users in the design process, fostering diverse perspectives and ownership. We aim to construct and validate rapidly, gathering early feedback and ensuring user-centric solutions.
Design innovation
Designing modern and scalable products
We place a firm emphasis on creating modern and versatile products that deliver valuable and engaging experiences developed atop scalable and best-of-breed technology.
Our product design approach blends design sprint, design systems, lean UX, and User-Centered Design methodologies to empower teams to iterate efficiently and optimise design and technology choices.
Product design
Developing exciting experiences for sustained engagement
For over a decade, we have been crafting captivating experiences that resonate with users. Our team specialises in solutions that are both engaging and meaningful, drawing in audiences and forging enduring connections.
Through journey mapping, usability testing, interactive prototyping, and emotional design methodologies, we create experiences that surpass user expectations, foster loyalty, and drive engagement.
Experience design
Case Study / Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Platform strategy and design to launch a micro-credentials marketplace
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) creates improved social wellbeing and economic outcomes through education and learning. Seeking to address a perceived gap in Australia around micro-credentials, DESE engaged Prime Motive to explore opportunities for a digital marketplace and develop an approach that could serve as a blueprint for implementation.
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How we collaborate with the education sector
Our delivery processes are build upon the principles of transparency, best practice expertise, focus time and the reduction of unnecessary management structures. These are the key tenets of all projects:
Practitioner-led engagements. Central to how we work, our practitioner-led engagements guarantee specialised practice knowledge is at the centre of every project decision. It ensures a user-centric approach, seamless integration of vision and practicality, clear communication and, above all, a genuine pursuit of outcome excellence.
One project at a time. We operate with teams exclusively committed to a single project without dividing their time across multiple projects. This guarantees seamless collaboration and accountability and higher quality outcomes.
Senior Teams. We believe that exceptional outcomes are born from small, senior teams comprising hands-on, multidisciplinary experts. These professionals possess extensive experience in crafting products and deploying them at scale.
Our Approach
Insights and past work
Department of Education Skills and Employment
Strategy and product design for the national micro-credentials marketplace
Austrade
Rapid product design to inform a digital roadmap and go-to-market documentation
University of Melbourne
Customer experience design to elevate alumni experience
RMIT University
Experience design to simplify intricate pathways into higher education
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