Develop and Test
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Collaborate on ideas, build simple prototypes, and test them with real users to ensure your design is usable, accessible, and truly helpful before moving forward.
Develop & Test step list
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Ideate and co-design solutions
How should we begin generating solutions?
Use this play to begin building solutions from the recommendations.
Checklist
Conduct co-design workshops with the product team.
- Co-Creation Session (Designkit.org)
- Library of co-design resources (GOV.au)
Facilitate workshops that include stakeholders and possibly the public to brainstorm solutions.
- Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement (the-turing-way.org)
- Civilian Services Acquisition Workshops (GSA.gov)
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Create a prototype, test, and iterate
How can we ensure we’re still developing the right solution?
Use this play to help test your ideas with real people to reduce risks.
Checklist
Create low-fidelity prototypes
- Maryland Web Design System (MDWDS)
- Prototyping (low fidelity) (GOV.au)
- Guerilla testing low fidelity prototypes (GOV.uk)
Conduct usability testing
- What is Usability Testing? (DHS.gov)
- Test for understanding (Digital.gov)
Conduct accessibility review and remediation
- DoIT Accessibility intake email: [email protected]
Report and Iterate on designs
- Reporting on Usability Testing (DHS.gov)
- Analyze Usability Test Data (NN)
Next up: Deliver and Listen
Implement your solution by planning your launch and rollout.