User Research & Discovery
Comprehensive user research including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and ethnographic studies to understand citizen needs and pain points across diverse user groups.
We are a specialist consultancy dedicated to transforming government digital services through user-centred design principles and proven design standards — from initial Discovery through to live service delivery and continuous improvement.
Comprehensive user research including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and ethnographic studies to understand citizen needs and pain points across diverse user groups.
End-to-end service design that maps user journeys, identifies opportunities for improvement, and creates seamless experiences across multiple touchpoints and government departments.
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance assessment, inclusive design workshops, and accessibility auditing to ensure services work for users with diverse needs and abilities.
Rapid prototyping and design system development, including adaptation of proven frameworks like GOV.UK Design System and creation of custom design patterns for your organisation.
Ground-up design system development for governments without existing frameworks, including component libraries, design tokens, accessibility guidelines, and comprehensive documentation.
Preparation and support for GDS service assessments, including Alpha, Beta, and Live assessment readiness, documentation, and presentation coaching for UK government organisations.
Comprehensive training programmes in user-centred design, agile delivery, and government design standards for public sector teams — including workshops on user research methods and design thinking.
Strategic consulting on digital transformation initiatives, helping organisations adopt user-centred approaches, establish design standards, and build internal UCD capabilities.
Plain English content design, information architecture optimisation, and content strategy development that makes complex government information accessible to all users.
Ready to transform your digital service? We begin every project with a thorough Discovery phase to understand your users and their needs.