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What’s Next for Digital Government? Reflections from Think Digital Government 2025
Discover the key themes shaping digital government in 2025; from trust and service design to AI, collaboration and outcome-focused transformation.
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Humanising finance: The hidden cost of complexity in financial services
Discover why financial services must simplify complex journeys. Learn how clarity, accessibility and empathetic design improve trust, understanding and user outcomes.
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Accessibility Isn’t Optional: The Big Themes from GAIN’s Virtua11y Event
Discover the key accessibility insights from GAIN’s Virtua11y 2025 event; from culture and governance to AI, regulation and inclusive design at scale.
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AI in Public Services: A Human-First Reality Check
After a full few days at SDinGov I reflect on AI in public services. Can we design for public services? The stakes are higher than anywhere else. Mistakes aren’t abstract: they can mean loss of dignity, livelihoods, even lives
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Money makes the world go round: how service designers can adopt 'zoom level' systems thinking when approaching public sector design challenges
Lia Emanuel, Principal UX Consultant at Gain and Alix Speed, Lead Service Designer at Money and Pensions Service; and are teaming up to...
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Here’s how you make ambitious public policy change happen: service design
Change is hard. Making brave, ambitious change within the complexities of government –– that's even harder. But at the Service Design...
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How Trauma-Informed Design Can Improve User Experiences for All Audiences
Trauma-informed design and research prioritises safety, empathy, and empowerment when creating experiences, products, or conducting studies. Rooted in understanding the impact of trauma, these methods aim to minimise potential triggers, build trust, and foster inclusivity.
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Introduction to the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
EAA logo Overview In this article, we’ll cover the basics of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and how it might affect your business....
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Why User-Centred Design (UCD) is Essential for eCommerce ROI
In the fast-paced world of eCommerce, simply having a functional website is no longer enough. To truly thrive, businesses need to offer...
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Persona Types
User Experience (UX) design and understanding your target audience are essential. Personas serve as valuable tools in this process, enabling
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