Internship UX/UI Design
Level of qualifications required : Master's or equivalent
Fonction : Internship Engineering
About the research centre or Inria department
The Inria center at the University of Rennes is one of eight Inria centers and has more than thirty research teams. The Inria center is a major and recognized player in the field of digital sciences. It is at the heart of a rich ecosystem of R&D and innovation, including highly innovative SMEs, large industrial groups, competitiveness clusters, research and higher education institutions, centers of excellence, and technological research institutes.
Context
OpenViBE is an open-source software designed for brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and real-time neuroscience applications. It provides a platform for the acquisition, processing, and visualization of brain signals and enables communication with third-party applications. OpenViBE is used across a variety of fields, including neuroscience research, rehabilitation, sports, and entertainment. It is a foundational tool for several research teams at Inria, CNRS, and Inserm, and is used in numerous international laboratories.
Assignment
As part of this internship in UX/UI Design, you will contribute to the complete redesign of the user interface for the OpenViBE software. Development of this new cross-platform interface (Windows/Linux/OSX) has already begun and is based on the Qt/QML framework to ensure a unified look across different platforms. You will be responsible for enhancing the user experience (UX) by designing ergonomic and intuitive interfaces, while taking into account the specific needs of the users. Additionally, you will also work on the UI (User Interface) aspect, focusing on the visual style guide, harmonization of visual elements, and the creation of cohesive and visually appealing interfaces. This internship will give you the opportunity to work at the intersection of functional and visual design, in close collaboration with the development team.
Main activities
User Needs Analysis: Conduct user research (interviews, observations, surveys) to understand the specific expectations and usage patterns of the research team.
User Experience (UX) Design: Create functional wireframes using tools like Figma.
User Interface (UI) Design: Contribute to the creation of the visual style guide, including color schemes, typography, icons, and visual layout to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing interface.
Collaboration with Developers: Work closely with the technical team to ensure accurate implementation of designs, checking that created interfaces align with the wireframes.
Process Documentation: Write reports on design decisions, user testing, and improvements made to ensure effective communication and project tracking.
Optionally:
Prototyping with Qt/QML: Integrate and test wireframes within the Qt/QML environment to visualize interface interactions and ergonomics in real-time.
Interface Testing and Validation: Organize and conduct user tests to assess the effectiveness of proposed solutions, gather feedback, and enhance design iterations.
Skills
UX/UI design and associated tools (e.g Figma), understanding of front-end development, documentation writing (in English).
Demonstrating critical thinking, effective communication and curiosity, while showing autonomy in problem-solving
Benefits package
- Subsidized meals
- Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
- Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
- Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours
- Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
- Social, cultural and sports events and activities
- Access to vocational training
- Social security coverage
General Information
- Town/city : Rennes
- Inria Center : Centre Inria de l'Université de Rennes
- Starting date : 2025-01-06
- Duration of contract : 6 months
- Deadline to apply : 2024-12-09
Warning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed.
Instruction to apply
Defence Security :
This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.
Recruitment Policy :
As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.
Contacts
- Inria Team : SED-RBA
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Recruiter :
Prampart Thomas / thomas.prampart@inria.fr
About Inria
Inria is the French national research institute dedicated to digital science and technology. It employs 2,600 people. Its 200 agile project teams, generally run jointly with academic partners, include more than 3,500 scientists and engineers working to meet the challenges of digital technology, often at the interface with other disciplines. The Institute also employs numerous talents in over forty different professions. 900 research support staff contribute to the preparation and development of scientific and entrepreneurial projects that have a worldwide impact.