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The International Design in Government community is 5 years old!

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As the International Design in Government community turns 5, we look back on what has happened in the last few years and how it continues to evolve.

Moving from the private to the public sector as a designer

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Many designers in government either began, or have had extensive careers, in the private sector before joining the Civil Service. In this blog post, they share some of the differences they observed.

Help test how we apply the Service Standard to lower volume forms

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As we look to bring the spirit of the Service Standard to lower volume forms, we need volunteers to read some draft Service Manual guidance, try to follow the guidance, and give us feedback on both the guidance and any impact it had.