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What data is and how to use it, in its various forms, to inform the design and running of a service.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
The Designs Act 1949 allows us to give directions in some areas, so that we can react quickly to change.
Asking questions users understand so they can give you the information you need.
The characteristics of a good service, including making things as clear and straightforward as possible for users.
Introduction to content design.
The design community is for anyone who wants to discuss and learn about the role of design in government.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
How to test your service for different browsers and devices: user needs, verified browsers, adapting to change.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
This guide provides information on how design applications are examined in respect of national applications filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Naming, structuring and scoping your service, prototyping, using design patterns and design training.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Considers impact in the research methodology
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