…you have to give yourself a good chance.
As an interaction designer with over a decade of experience, I am excited to announce that I have recently accepted a contract position with the Parliament Digital Service as a contractor interaction designer.
One of my first tasks in this new role is to design a transactional service for Members of Parliament and as a byproduct to build a prototyping kit using .NET. As an interaction designer, I understand the importance of prototyping in the design process. It allows us to test and iterate on our ideas, ensuring that we are delivering the best possible user experience.
I am using my extensive experience in the field to guide my work on this prototyping kit. I have worked with a variety of tools and technologies throughout my career, and I am confident that .NET will provide the stability and functionality needed for this project.
Decisions and discipline.
In addition to my own experience, I am also drawing on the GDS (Government Digital Service) design principles to guide my work. These principles include user needs, doing the hard work to make it simple, iterating to improve, and working in the open.
I believe that adhering to these principles will help me to create a prototyping kit that is intuitive and user-friendly, while also being robust and reliable.
One of the first things I did when starting this project was to assess the needs of the user. I spent time researching and analyzing the needs of the Parliament Digital Service, as well as the needs of the users who will be interacting with the prototyping kit. This included identifying any potential pain points or areas of frustration that users may encounter, and coming up with solutions to address these issues.
Next, I began the process of building the prototyping kit. I started by creating a basic framework, using .NET to build out the foundational elements of the tool. This included setting up the user interface, defining the various functions and features, and establishing the overall structure of the tool.
As I progressed through the development process, I kept the GDS design principles in mind. I focused on making the tool as simple and intuitive as possible, working to eliminate any unnecessary complexity. I also kept an eye on the user needs that I had identified earlier, making sure that the tool was tailored to meet the needs of the Parliament Digital Service and its users.
Throughout the development process, I also made sure to keep an open and iterative approach. I sought feedback from my colleagues and stakeholders, and I regularly tested the prototype to ensure that it was meeting the needs of the user. This allowed me to identify any issues or areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments along the way.
Finally, I worked to ensure that the prototyping kit was transparent and open to the wider community. I documented my process and shared my progress regularly, making sure that anyone who was interested could follow along and provide input and feedback.
In the end, I am proud to say that I have successfully built a prototyping kit using .NET that meets the needs of the Parliament Digital Service and its users. I believe that this tool will be an invaluable resource for designers and developers working on projects within the organization, and I am excited to see the impact it will have on the user experience.
Let’s see.
Overall, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the Parliament Digital Service as a contractor interaction designer. I am confident that my experience and dedication to user-centered design principles will help me to make a positive impact on the organization and the work that it does.