Introducing a government design system for native mobileAs we continue to explore what government design can and should be for native mobile apps, we’ll need a design system to scale this work.By: Danny ChapmanAugust 13, 2024Topics: Design, Mobile, Design SystemsRead more of Introducing a government design system for native mobile
Prioritizing Louisiana users to create a better agriculture and forestry websiteYour website may be the first interaction your customers have with your organization, so it's critical that you build it around their needs. In this blog post, we explore how the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry focused on key elements to improve the experience for their users.By: Sarah Julian, Jim RyanNovember 29, 2023Topics: User Experience, DesignRead more of Prioritizing Louisiana users to create a better agriculture and forestry website
Become an accessibility champion by using simple mockup annotationsDesigners can live in the visual world of user interface (UI) design without often considering what’s under the hoodBy: Dan Bivins, Jeana Clark, Natalie Hill, Meena SripalJune 28, 2023Topics: Accessibility, Design, User ExperienceRead more of Become an accessibility champion by using simple mockup annotations
Using human-centered design to improve customer experience: an AFCEA discussionOn January 18, 2023, leaders and executives within the public healthcare ecosystem convened at the annual AFCEA Bethesda Health IT Summit.By: Sarah JulianMarch 1, 2023Topics: Ideas, DesignRead more of Using human-centered design to improve customer experience: an AFCEA discussion
The importance of adding accessibility design reviews to the design processTo create accessible and inclusive experiences, you need to pay attention to accessibility throughout your design process, not just at the end.By: David KennedyFebruary 22, 2023Topics: Accessibility, DesignRead more of The importance of adding accessibility design reviews to the design process
Giving data a soul: Using human-centered design to create powerful data visualizationsData visualizations are a crucial tool to help us make sense of the massive amounts of data out there, but how many times have you seen a data visualization that you couldn’t understand?By: Elena NaidsFebruary 15, 2023Topics: Design, User Experience, DataRead more of Giving data a soul: Using human-centered design to create powerful data visualizations
Conversation design: A tool for inclusivityIt may seem obvious, but often forms feel more like interrogations than conversations. State your name. Next. Phone number. Next. They can lack any sense of dialogue, but also feel downright rude.By: Pamela HastingsJanuary 19, 2023Topics: User Experience, Design, AccessibilityRead more of Conversation design: A tool for inclusivity
Developers are humans too: Why API documentation needs HCDHuman-centered design can be hugely beneficial to API documentation and the developers who reference it. Here are some ways to ensure the technical content is clear and concise.By: Darcy Duda, Elissa FrankleAugust 2, 2022Topics: Design, User Experience, ResearchRead more of Developers are humans too: Why API documentation needs HCD
A quick study in the benefits of a cohesive cross-functional teamThe benefits of working on a cross-functional team are many, and the experience is impactful for both the team and the customer. Let’s look at an example at how the flexibility of this kind of teaming helped us successfully produce under both time constraints and changing needs.By: Ryan LabradorJuly 26, 2022Topics: Engineering, Devops, DesignRead more of A quick study in the benefits of a cohesive cross-functional team
Using design systems for digital success within the federal spaceDesign systems can be an important tool for agencies looking to scale their digital transformation and improve services to the public. Read more to learn what problems design systems can address and what lessons we’ve learned in developing them.By: Barb DenneyJuly 18, 2022Topics: Design, Design Systems, User Experience, ProductRead more of Using design systems for digital success within the federal space