Internship / Thesis: UX Conception & Front-End Implementation of a Gamified Linked Data Training*

Summer Semester 2025 - fixed-term for 3-6 months

Linked Data is a set of principles that is vital for the enterprise-wide data integration and harmonization at SICK. Therefore increasing the data literacy including a basic understanding of such principles is important. As part of a comprehensive training concept, one key aspect is the familiarization of so-called 'domain experts' with fundamental data modelling concepts. For this target group and purpose, a gamification concept has been derived and demonstrated. However, the state of the art lacks adequate tooling and intuitive interaction mechanisms to convey Linked Data principles. In this work, we will extend the current approach by a systematic UX design. A completed first iteration of usability tests with an ad-hoc UI will be the starting point. The final objective is a fully functional web application that allows a user to explore and learn about these fundamental concepts with a very strong support through intuitive, playful and motiviating interactions with the examples that best realize the intended effects of the gamification mechanisms. This work will focus on the fine-conceptualization and realization of a functional prototype.

YOUR TASKS:

• Literature and code search with emphasis on Linked Data Gamification tools
• Iterative fine-conceptualization of the UX and derivation of technical software requirements
• Frontend definition, including UI elements, visual details, interaction mechanisms etc. considering adequate libraries
• Implementation and technical testing w.r.t. the defined requirements
• Preparation of user tests of the functional software is an optional extension

YOUR PROFILE:

• Basic knowledge of UX design and methodologies
• Solid knowledge of basic frontend development technology stack, incl. HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Practical experience with established JavaScript frameworks
• Ability to think in various dimensions of abstraction
• Basic understanding of Linked Data and Semantic Web Technologies is a strong advantage
• Strong team-worker and communicator with a talent for creative ideation

YOUR APPLICATION:

• We are looking forward to your online application
• Sarah Disch
• Job-ID 36410 
• All applications will be treated confidentially

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.

Stichworte: Intern, Internship, Abschlussarbeit