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
Become a champion for Section 508 compliance by using annotationsDesigners can live in the visual world of user interface (UI) design without often considering what’s under the hood.By: Dan Bivins, Jeana Clark, Natalie Hill, Meena SripalJune 28, 2023Topics: Accessibility, Design, User ExperienceRead more of Become a champion for Section 508 compliance by using 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
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
The case for null in design systemsSometimes an intentional absence of content is what's needed in a design system. Here, we'll explore why.By: Eric BaileyJuly 5, 2022Topics: Design, User ExperienceRead more of The case for null in design systems
Bringing service design to the VA digital services platformTo meet the needs of internal customers, Ad Hoc’s platform service design team takes a service design approach to continuously gather feedback and use that information to improve user interactions and experiences with the VSP program.By: Rebekah HickeyMarch 16, 2022Topics: Design, ResearchRead more of Bringing service design to the VA digital services platform
Developing a focus style for a themable design systemOn a recent project, we had a set of focus styles built into a design system that were inconsistent and ineffective, leading to a not-so-great end user experience.By: Scott WeberFebruary 8, 2022Topics: Accessibility, DesignRead more of Developing a focus style for a themable design system