What's been going on at DESQ? The latest news on e-learning and learning game projects we're working on.
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DESQ talks interactive drama
February 2010
Carlton Reeve, DESQ's Creative Director, leads professional development session about interactive drama.
February 2010
Carlton Reeve, DESQ's Creative Director, leads professional development session about interactive drama.
New creative director at DESQ
October 2009
We are proud to announce the appointment of Carlton Reeve as our new creative director at DESQ.
October 2009
We are proud to announce the appointment of Carlton Reeve as our new creative director at DESQ.
Becta ICT Consultancy Framework
August 2009
DESQ have been successful in getting onto the Becta ICT Consultancy Framework.
August 2009
DESQ have been successful in getting onto the Becta ICT Consultancy Framework.
DESQ get Flash on mobile
July 2009
We've been tinkering with mobiles as a platform for all things games and learning.
July 2009
We've been tinkering with mobiles as a platform for all things games and learning.
UK’s top creative businesses of tomorrow
May 2009
DESQ has been identified as having the potential to be one of the top creative businesses of the future.
May 2009
DESQ has been identified as having the potential to be one of the top creative businesses of the future.
Successful supplier to Buying Solutions
April 2009
Following a rigorous evaluation and selection process, DESQ has been awarded successful supplier status on the Learning & Development and eLearning Solutions framework agreement.
April 2009
Following a rigorous evaluation and selection process, DESQ has been awarded successful supplier status on the Learning & Development and eLearning Solutions framework agreement.
Food, Drink and Robotics
February 2009
Food, drink and robotics isn’t a usual combination, but DESQ have been commissioned by the Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA) to develop a suite of digital training resources to encourage automation in food manufacturing.
February 2009
Food, drink and robotics isn’t a usual combination, but DESQ have been commissioned by the Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA) to develop a suite of digital training resources to encourage automation in food manufacturing.
Safeguarding for the FE sector
January 2009
DESQ has developed a flexible e-learning resource to help support LSIS with their initiative to ensure safeguarding and safer recruitment in the FE sector.
January 2009
DESQ has developed a flexible e-learning resource to help support LSIS with their initiative to ensure safeguarding and safer recruitment in the FE sector.
Supporting youth in the beautiful game
December 2008
DESQ is a proud sponsor of the Young Owls (under 9s) squad this season.
December 2008
DESQ is a proud sponsor of the Young Owls (under 9s) squad this season.
Healthy Island launched at MELT event
September 2008
DESQ launched a prototype of Healthy Island at the MELT 2008 Showcasing event which took place on Thursday, 4th September in Sylvester Space, Sheffield.
September 2008
DESQ launched a prototype of Healthy Island at the MELT 2008 Showcasing event which took place on Thursday, 4th September in Sylvester Space, Sheffield.
Rave review for Brain Cell
April 2008
Brain Cell has stirred up some heated debate. The following highlights are taken from a longer review from http://jayisgames.com/, a popular US game information site.
April 2008
Brain Cell has stirred up some heated debate. The following highlights are taken from a longer review from http://jayisgames.com/, a popular US game information site.
Career development with CEL
November 2007
DESQ has won a prestigious contract with the Centre for Excellence in Leadership to develop an interactive e-learning course for career development.
November 2007
DESQ has won a prestigious contract with the Centre for Excellence in Leadership to develop an interactive e-learning course for career development.
DESQ at the Doc Fest
November 2007
DESQ recently attended the Sheffield International Documentary Film Festival
November 2007
DESQ recently attended the Sheffield International Documentary Film Festival
Revamp of the BBC's First Aid website
September 2007
DESQ have revamped the BBC's First Aid website which has now gone live!
September 2007
DESQ have revamped the BBC's First Aid website which has now gone live!
New level for BBC Skillswise
August 2007
The Entry Level 3 has now gone live on BBC Skillswise EL3 website
August 2007
The Entry Level 3 has now gone live on BBC Skillswise EL3 website
Contract win with AFCLS
August 2007
Working with TechnoPhobia, DESQ has won a contract with The Adult, Family and Community Learning Service (AFCLS) of the Education Standards Department of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
August 2007
Working with TechnoPhobia, DESQ has won a contract with The Adult, Family and Community Learning Service (AFCLS) of the Education Standards Department of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
Monkey Games Now Live!
July 2007
For entertainment value and a bit of harmless competitive fun between (prime) mates, why not try out our new monkey games?
July 2007
For entertainment value and a bit of harmless competitive fun between (prime) mates, why not try out our new monkey games?
Who Wii'd on who?
May 2007
DESQ recently attended the 2007 MELT launch event and entered their Wii competition.
May 2007
DESQ recently attended the 2007 MELT launch event and entered their Wii competition.
First foray into Offender Learning
May 2007
We have just competed a driving game aimed at hooking reluctant offender learners and their families into first step to learning that should appeal to adult learners and their children alike.
May 2007
We have just competed a driving game aimed at hooking reluctant offender learners and their families into first step to learning that should appeal to adult learners and their children alike.
Spring Blast
April 2007
We have just won our first commission from BBC Blast. We're developing an immersive sci-fi game, Reality Check, where players aim to identify science fact from science fiction.
April 2007
We have just won our first commission from BBC Blast. We're developing an immersive sci-fi game, Reality Check, where players aim to identify science fact from science fiction.
Innovation, innovation, innovation!
March 2007
Our Creative Director, David Squire has been selected (oh no, not again!) to attend the BBC Innovation Lab 2007 and work up an innovative idea for BBC New Media.
March 2007
Our Creative Director, David Squire has been selected (oh no, not again!) to attend the BBC Innovation Lab 2007 and work up an innovative idea for BBC New Media.
DESQ techies allowed out
February 2007
Our techies recently attended an accessibility workshop organised and run by regional e-learning agency, Learning Light.
February 2007
Our techies recently attended an accessibility workshop organised and run by regional e-learning agency, Learning Light.
DESQtop now live
January 2007
Here's our new home-made interactive portfolio. We've decided to explain our approach to game-based learning by using Flash video technology. It's a bit humourous, so we hope it brings a smile to your face...
January 2007
Here's our new home-made interactive portfolio. We've decided to explain our approach to game-based learning by using Flash video technology. It's a bit humourous, so we hope it brings a smile to your face...
RE now live on BBC jam
December 2006
Autumn saw the hard launch of the new BBC jam online service, and with it the commission for RE 7-11 that has been developed by DESQ under the name Life Quest.
December 2006
Autumn saw the hard launch of the new BBC jam online service, and with it the commission for RE 7-11 that has been developed by DESQ under the name Life Quest.
Improving quality in Creative and Media
November 2006
DESQ has won a prestigious contract with the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) to develop innovative teaching and learning resources aimed at inspiring teachers and tutors delivering Creative Arts and Media courses across England
November 2006
DESQ has won a prestigious contract with the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) to develop innovative teaching and learning resources aimed at inspiring teachers and tutors delivering Creative Arts and Media courses across England
Revamp for DoomEd
November 2006
DoomEd, our research project in immersive learning games with the University of Wolverhampton has been revamped and launched to play
November 2006
DoomEd, our research project in immersive learning games with the University of Wolverhampton has been revamped and launched to play
Steel City launched
October 2006
Teachers, tutors and training providers from South Yorkshire gathered at Sheffield's Showroom cinema today for the launch of Steel City
October 2006
Teachers, tutors and training providers from South Yorkshire gathered at Sheffield's Showroom cinema today for the launch of Steel City
Sparking Ideas for BBC Design and Technology
August 2006
IdeaSpark was launched today on BBC jam. Its an aptly named part of BBC jam's Design and Technology offering to 11 to 14 years olds that gets students thinking imaginatively, as they develop their ideas for design projects.
August 2006
IdeaSpark was launched today on BBC jam. Its an aptly named part of BBC jam's Design and Technology offering to 11 to 14 years olds that gets students thinking imaginatively, as they develop their ideas for design projects.
BBC selects ten of Yorkshire's digital best
March 2006
In March, ten of the best Yorkshire digital companies were selected to work on innovative new ideas for BBC Interactive, and DESQ was one of them.
March 2006
In March, ten of the best Yorkshire digital companies were selected to work on innovative new ideas for BBC Interactive, and DESQ was one of them.
DESQ takes First Aid Action
February 2006
DESQ will be working with health experts and the BBC Health team to redesign and update the BBC's First Aid Action website, part of the BBC's commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of the nation.
February 2006
DESQ will be working with health experts and the BBC Health team to redesign and update the BBC's First Aid Action website, part of the BBC's commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of the nation.
DESQ get Skills wise
January 2006
DESQ have been commissioned to develop a series of games and interactive content for the expanding BBC Skillswise site.
January 2006
DESQ have been commissioned to develop a series of games and interactive content for the expanding BBC Skillswise site.
DESQ win meat!
January 2006
No, not the local pub raffle prize, but a contract with TEAM Food to develop an introduction to the meat & butchery industry.
January 2006
No, not the local pub raffle prize, but a contract with TEAM Food to develop an introduction to the meat & butchery industry.
Big in Korea! DESQ interviewed for Korean TV
December 2005
Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) television paid a visit to Sheffield, filming DESQ for a TV documentary on how creative industries are thriving outside London.
December 2005
Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) television paid a visit to Sheffield, filming DESQ for a TV documentary on how creative industries are thriving outside London.
Virtual world for Religious Education
September 2005
As well as showers, April brought with it good news for DESQ, when we were awarded the contract to develop an exciting virtual world for 7-11 year olds to explore Religious Education, as part of the BBC jam service.
September 2005
As well as showers, April brought with it good news for DESQ, when we were awarded the contract to develop an exciting virtual world for 7-11 year olds to explore Religious Education, as part of the BBC jam service.
TEEM review eQuest
July 2005
TEEM [Teachers Evaluating Educational Multimedia] have just released rave reviews for the eQuest materials we developed for Oxford University Press.
July 2005
TEEM [Teachers Evaluating Educational Multimedia] have just released rave reviews for the eQuest materials we developed for Oxford University Press.
More Museum work, this time for Magna
July 2005
Following on from projects for the National Maritime Museum and for Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust, DESQ has recently embarked upon another project for the Heritage and Museum Sector.
July 2005
Following on from projects for the National Maritime Museum and for Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust, DESQ has recently embarked upon another project for the Heritage and Museum Sector.
Fun and games at BBC Skillswise
July 2005
DESQ have just finished developing three new games for the BBC Skillswise website: one of the most popular websites that sits under the BBC umbrella.
July 2005
DESQ have just finished developing three new games for the BBC Skillswise website: one of the most popular websites that sits under the BBC umbrella.
Nelson and Queen Bess meet fleetingly at DESQ
July 2005
DESQ have just completed two exciting projects for the museum and galleries sector.
July 2005
DESQ have just completed two exciting projects for the museum and galleries sector.
Getting scientific with Sheffield Hallam
February 2005
In response to the imminent changes in the science curriculum, DESQ has got together with Sheffield Hallam University to develop a game for 14-16 and 16-19 year old science students.
February 2005
In response to the imminent changes in the science curriculum, DESQ has got together with Sheffield Hallam University to develop a game for 14-16 and 16-19 year old science students.
Computer Games take over the Classroom
January 2005
DESQ and Oxford University Press have responded to the hype about game-based learning by producing a role-playing adventure game for primary schools.
January 2005
DESQ and Oxford University Press have responded to the hype about game-based learning by producing a role-playing adventure game for primary schools.
BBC DC preferred suppliers
December 2004
December brought the announcement of 25 accredited Direct Suppliers to the BBC Digital Curriculum [BBC DC], DESQ being one of them.
December 2004
December brought the announcement of 25 accredited Direct Suppliers to the BBC Digital Curriculum [BBC DC], DESQ being one of them.
Transforming learning with NESTA Futurelab
November 2004
DESQ is now officially a fully fledged industry member of NESTA Futurelab.
November 2004
DESQ is now officially a fully fledged industry member of NESTA Futurelab.
DESQ strikes a deal with Oxford University Press
August 2004
DESQ is working on a title for Oxford University Press that will be released and showcased at the BETT conference in January 2005.
August 2004
DESQ is working on a title for Oxford University Press that will be released and showcased at the BETT conference in January 2005.
NLN Family Learning
August 2004
DESQ has just won the Family Learning for Pre-School Children contract for Round 4 of materials commissioned by the National Learning Network [NLN].
August 2004
DESQ has just won the Family Learning for Pre-School Children contract for Round 4 of materials commissioned by the National Learning Network [NLN].
DESQ in new Kickstart TV service
July 2004
DESQ is exploring new interactive territory by providing the content for literacy and numeracy materials to be delivered on interactive digital TV.
July 2004
DESQ is exploring new interactive territory by providing the content for literacy and numeracy materials to be delivered on interactive digital TV.