Topic: User Research
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Gathering feedback with customer panels
To improve the .gov registrar, 18F and CISA created customer panels to gather feedback, opinions, and suggestions. Using a customer-centric approached enabled 18F and CISA to identify areas for improvement, build a product roadmap, and establish relationships with users.
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Research and Evaluation Practice Lead
This is a job description for the role of Research and Evaluation Practice Lead from the City of Philadelphia.
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Senior Research Designer
This is a job description for the role of Senior Research Designer from the City of Philadelphia Office of the Chief Administrator (CAO).
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Barriers to Government’s Adoption of User-centered Design — And How To Address Them
In this article we’ll provide an overview of four of the most common barriers heard, and how federal agencies might go about addressing them.
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Hiring Spotlight: Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance
The Digital Service Network (DSN) recently sat down with the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) team to learn more about an exciting role they’re hiring for.
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Making Government Services Inclusive for LGBTQ+ People
Blog post authored by U.S. Digital Response discussing best practices for creating inclusive, accessible, and affirming government services for LGBTQ+ populations gleaned from their recent work in the City of Boston.
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User research is a team sport
User research requires working as a team, since it necessitates running sessions with participants, observing and moderating research sessions, analyzing and synthesizing results, as well as communicating results effectively.
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Determining the true value of a website: A GSA case study
GSA has developed a composite indicator to visualize six key components of website success.
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Sprint 2 Report: Michigan Unemployment – Improving the delivery of unemployment insurance benefits
The Sprint 2 Report: Michigan UI Claimant Experience by Civilla and New America examines challenges in Michigan’s unemployment insurance (UI) system and provides human-centered design recommendations to improve accessibility, clarity, and user experience.
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The UI Lexicon Project
To better understand the problem and find potential solutions, the U.S. Department of Labor conducted an exploratory UI Lexicon research project.
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What we learned from talking to 27 families about their experiences applying for child care benefits
This post explores the lessons learned and opportunities for improvement from USDR's research on families' experiences as they navigate the child care journey.
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How to conduct a usability test
Usability tests can help teams develop products that are user-centered, accessible, and inclusive. This guide will help you conduct a successful usability test, from coordinating with participants to analyzing your findings.