The Hansard Society will soon have a new website made both for and by young people. ‘Being Heard’ is a result of Web Design Challenge, a competition run for schools by The Hansard Society and The Design Museum. Three pupils from the winners, Whitgift School in Croyden, have designed the website, which is to encourage political involvement in young people.
‘Being Heard’ will contain information on current affairs and provide a forum for young people to discuss their views. What marks the site apart from others attempting to engage politically with youngsters, such as the Hansard’s own HeadsUp, is the nature of its design. No other website of this type can boast members of its intended demographic audience as designers. Perhaps this factor can engender the hoped for engagement.