local government

User-centred design in local government: where it’s at

Posted by: Kara Kane - Community lead for User Centred Design, GDS and Martin Jordan - Head of Service Design, GDS, Posted on: 26 September 2019 - Categories: Community, Design

Many local councils all across the UK are increasing their design, user research, and content design capability. Designers and design-minded people are improving the public services provided by Local Authorities. We are running a Local #govdesign Day to bring these people together and showcase their work.

Designing the first service patterns for local government

Posted by: Lizzie Bruce and Sanjay Poyzer – Service Designer, GDS, Posted on: 16 October 2017 - Categories: Service Design

In this post the Verify team discuss their collaborative work with local councils to design the first service patterns for local government.