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GOV.UK Service Manual · Design

Service-design methods covering user research, structure, prototypes, interface writing and simple journeys.

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Communication and media · Royaume-Uni · international

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When it helps

Compare research, prototyping and writing methods with the real user journey.

How to start

Use service-design methods to organise research, make content understandable and test service decisions. Select the method according to project maturity and users.

Limits to keep in mind

Examples originate in UK public services. Their procedures and requirements do not automatically transfer to a French project.

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Three points to record with the decision.

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    Research question and relevant audience.

  2. 02

    Method and expected output.

  3. 03

    Adaptation to language and organisational context.

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Test a journey with users

Choose a task, prepare a neutral scenario, observe obstacles and turn findings into verifiable improvements.

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W3C WAI · Évaluer l’accessibilité

Methods and resources for evaluating accessibility throughout website design and maintenance.

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France Num · Communication et publicité

Public entry point to communication, advertising and digital-visibility guidance for small businesses.

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Source and verification

GOV.UK Service Manual · Design — primary source. Link checked . The checklist is editorial guidance; link availability does not guarantee completeness or suitability.

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