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Gain insights from their stories, case studies, and innovations.</h2></header> </div> </div> </div> <section class="stream"> <div class="grid-container grid-container-desktop"> <article class="card card-event card-event--past card-linked" aria-labelledby="uswds-monthly-call-november-2024" > <div class="card-event__main"> <div class="card-event__header"><div class="flex-align-end card-event__kicker"> <span>USWDS</span> </div><h2 class="card-event__title" id="uswds-monthly-call-november-2024"> <a href="https://digital.gov/event/2024/11/21/uswds-monthly-call-november-2024/" title="USWDS Monthly Call - November 2024" rel="bookmark" >USWDS Monthly Call - November 2024</a > </h2> </div> <div class="card-event__body"><div class="card-event__summary"> The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) team will share their vision for the design system as a product, including USWDS Web Components and other new things the team expects to deliver in 2025. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-event__aside"> <div class="card-event__date"> <time class="card-event__datetime" datetime="2024-11-21"> <span class="card-event__datetime-month" >Nov</span > <span class="card-event__datetime-day" >21<span class="card-event__datetime-comma">,</span> </span> <span class="card-event__datetime-year--mobile" >2024</span > </time> <span class="card-event__date-label"> <span class="card-event__datetime-year" >2024</span > </span> </div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-crafting-quality-content-throughout-its-lifecycle" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-crafting-quality-content-throughout-its-lifecycle"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/11/12/crafting-quality-content-throughout-its-lifecycle/">Crafting quality content throughout its lifecycle</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>Learn about the life cycle of content, how content comes across to the user, and how to develop a content management strategy.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/Frances-Carden.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/frances-carden/ " title="Posts by Frances Carden" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Frances Carden" >Frances Carden</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/11/12/crafting-quality-content-throughout-its-lifecycle/" title="Crafting quality content throughout its lifecycle"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/content-plan-flashvector-istock-getty-images-1717953227_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Nov 12, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-youve-launched-now-what-planning-for-the-future-of-your-content" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-youve-launched-now-what-planning-for-the-future-of-your-content"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/11/04/youve-launched-now-what-planning-for-the-future-of-your-content/">You’ve launched, now what? Planning for the future of your content</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>Creating quality digital content is not a one-time endeavor. Explore these approaches to managing and improving excellent digital content over time.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/Frances-Carden.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/frances-carden/ " title="Posts by Frances Carden" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Frances Carden" >Frances Carden</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/11/04/youve-launched-now-what-planning-for-the-future-of-your-content/" title="You’ve launched, now what? Planning for the future of your content"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/jack-russell-puppy-at-laptop-eva-blanco-istock-getty-images-1217036838-crop_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Nov 04, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-tips-for-building-a-small-scrappy-digital-team" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-tips-for-building-a-small-scrappy-digital-team"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/11/01/tips-for-building-a-small-scrappy-digital-team/">Tips for building a small, scrappy digital team</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>Explore hiring strategies, how to leverage contractors, and creative approaches for building your digital team.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/Frances-Carden.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/frances-carden/ " title="Posts by Frances Carden" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Frances Carden" >Frances Carden</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/11/01/tips-for-building-a-small-scrappy-digital-team/" title="Tips for building a small, scrappy digital team"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/small-team-of-three-puzzle-pieces-rudzhan-nagiev-istock-getty-images-1332085780_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Nov 01, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-enhancing-the-customer-centricity-of-gsa-websites" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-enhancing-the-customer-centricity-of-gsa-websites"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/30/enhancing-the-customer-centricity-of-gsa-websites/">Enhancing the customer-centricity of GSA websites</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>An overview of GSA’s website evaluation process, which combines qualitative and quantitative data to assess website management and performance.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/beharti.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/behati-hart/ " title="Posts by Behati Hart" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Behati Hart" >Behati Hart</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/30/enhancing-the-customer-centricity-of-gsa-websites/" title="Enhancing the customer-centricity of GSA websites"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/quantitative-qualitative-research-data-whale-design-istock-getty-images-1533625139_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 30, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-making-the-case-for-human-centered-design-a-department-of-justice-case-study" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-making-the-case-for-human-centered-design-a-department-of-justice-case-study"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/28/making-the-case-for-human-centered-design-a-department-of-justice-case-study/">Making the case for human-centered design: A Department of Justice case study</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>The Access DOJ initiative shares nine lessons on making services more accessible, effective, and efficient.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/beckyslogeris.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/becky-slogeris/ " title="Posts by Becky Slogeris" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Becky Slogeris" >Becky Slogeris</a > </div> </div> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://digital.gov/img/digit-dark.png" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/kim-lopez/ " title="Posts by Kim Lopez" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Kim Lopez" >Kim Lopez</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/28/making-the-case-for-human-centered-design-a-department-of-justice-case-study/" title="Making the case for human-centered design: A Department of Justice case study"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/justice-scales-svetlana-shamshurina-istock-getty-images-1226475738_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 28, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--external card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-building-a-tool-to-make-mail-in-voter-registration-more-accessible" > <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__summary"> <h3 id="title-building-a-tool-to-make-mail-in-voter-registration-more-accessible"> <a href="https://blog.usa.gov/building-a-tool-to-make-mail-in-voter-registration-more-accessible">Building a tool to make mail in voter registration more accessible</a> </h3> <p>Vote.gov partnered with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to create an accessible tool for filling out the National Mail Voter Registration Form. It simplifies the process with features like screen reader compatibility, mobile-friendly design, and state-specific instructions. Available in English and Spanish, the tool reduces errors and helps state election offices process forms more efficiently, making voter registration easier for everyone.<em class="card__source source" >— via <a href="https://blog.usa.gov/building-a-tool-to-make-mail-in-voter-registration-more-accessible" title="Read at USA.gov" >USA.gov</a ></em > </p> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <img src="/logos/usagov-logo.png" alt="usagov logo" /> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 22, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--external card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-18f-folks-adopting-a-new-illustration-library" > <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__summary"> <h3 id="title-18f-folks-adopting-a-new-illustration-library"> <a href="https://18f.gsa.gov/2024/10/21/18f-folks/">18F Folks: Adopting a new illustration library</a> </h3> <p>18F adopted a new illustration style, 18F Folks, to better represent the broad spectrum of human experiences. Moving away from simple bust portraits, this updated style captures more complex emotions and human interactions, fostering a stronger sense of connection. By focusing on inclusivity, 18F aims to make government content more relatable and welcoming, ensuring everyone feels valued and understood.<em class="card__source source" >— via <a href="https://18f.gsa.gov/2024/10/21/18f-folks/" title="Read at 18F" >18F</a ></em > </p> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <img src="/logos/18f-logo.png" alt="18f logo" /> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 21, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-event card-event--past card-linked" aria-labelledby="multilingual-search-engine-optimization-seo" > <div class="card-event__main"> <div class="card-event__header"><h2 class="card-event__title" id="multilingual-search-engine-optimization-seo"> <a href="https://digital.gov/event/2024/10/20/multilingual-search-engine-optimization-seo/" title="Multilingual search engine optimization (SEO)" rel="bookmark" >Multilingual search engine optimization (SEO)</a > </h2> </div> <div class="card-event__body"><div class="card-event__summary"> Understand how search engines work, how people search online, and who is your audience — while recognizing language and cultural differences. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-event__aside"> <div class="card-event__date"> <time class="card-event__datetime" datetime="2024-10-20"> <span class="card-event__datetime-month" >Oct</span > <span class="card-event__datetime-day" >20<span class="card-event__datetime-comma">,</span> </span> <span class="card-event__datetime-year--mobile" >2024</span > </time> <span class="card-event__date-label"> <span class="card-event__datetime-year" >2024</span > </span> </div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-event card-event--past card-linked" aria-labelledby="uswds-monthly-call-october-2024" > <div class="card-event__main"> <div class="card-event__header"><div class="flex-align-end card-event__kicker"> <span>USWDS</span> </div><h2 class="card-event__title" id="uswds-monthly-call-october-2024"> <a href="https://digital.gov/event/2024/10/17/uswds-monthly-call-october-2024/" title="USWDS Monthly Call - 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From helping Get.gov simplify domain requests to working with Notify.gov to develop a new public benefits texting service, the six projects featured here focus on putting their users first. Learn more about how these launches emphasize the importance of user research and strong partnerships in delivering better government services.<em class="card__source source" >— via <a href="https://18f.gsa.gov/2024/10/08/18f-year-of-launches/" title="Read at 18F" >18F</a ></em > </p> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <img src="/logos/18f-logo.png" alt="18f logo" /> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 08, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--external card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-simplifying-manual-accessibility-testing-how-plain-language-instructions-drive-compliance" > <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__summary"> <h3 id="title-simplifying-manual-accessibility-testing-how-plain-language-instructions-drive-compliance"> <a href="https://blog-nrrd.doi.gov/plain-language-accessibility/">Simplifying manual accessibility testing: How plain language instructions drive compliance</a> </h3> <p>Testing for accessibility ensures that digital services are usable for everyone. Explore how the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue (ONRR) streamlined their manual testing process with plain language instructions to create a more uniform testing methodology across their agency. By balancing detail with usability and continually updating resources, ONRR empowers both their small team and subject matter experts to meet Section 508 compliance.<em class="card__source source" >— via <a href="https://blog-nrrd.doi.gov/plain-language-accessibility/" title="Read at Office of Natural Resources Revenue" >Office of Natural Resources Revenue</a ></em > </p> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <img src="/logos/doi-revenuedata-logo.png" alt="doi-revenuedata logo" /> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 07, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-building-a-culture-of-customer-experience-across-government" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-building-a-culture-of-customer-experience-across-government"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/07/building-a-culture-of-customer-experience-across-government/">Building a culture of customer experience across government</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>The Life Experience teams contain lessons for establishing a culture of customer experience in government, shifting to a focus on organizational practices.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://digital.gov/img/digit-light.png" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/kennedy-alexis/ " title="Posts by Kennedy Alexis" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Kennedy Alexis" >Kennedy Alexis</a > </div> </div> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://digital.gov/img/digit-dark.png" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/louisa-sholar/ " title="Posts by Louisa Sholar" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Louisa Sholar" >Louisa Sholar</a > </div> </div> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://digital.gov/img/digit-dark.png" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/samantha-noor/ " title="Posts by Samantha Noor" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Samantha Noor" >Samantha Noor</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/07/building-a-culture-of-customer-experience-across-government/" title="Building a culture of customer experience across government"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/lightbulb-anastasia-usenko-istock-getty-images-1208535618_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 07, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-uncovering-impactful-solutions-through-user-research" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-uncovering-impactful-solutions-through-user-research"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/10/04/uncovering-impactful-solutions-through-user-research/">Uncovering impactful solutions through user research</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>Get an overview of what user research and user testing are in a federal context. Learn what policies apply and what resources are available.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/Frances-Carden.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/frances-carden/ " title="Posts by Frances Carden" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Frances Carden" >Frances Carden</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Oct 04, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--internal card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-delivering-a-digital-first-public-experience-one-agencys-plan" > <div class="card__content"> <h3 id="title-delivering-a-digital-first-public-experience-one-agencys-plan"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/09/23/delivering-a-digital-first-public-experience-one-agencys-plan/">Delivering a digital-first public experience: One agency’s plan</a> </h3><div class="summary"> <p>Learn how the U.S. General Services Administration is tackling the 100+ requirements of OMB memo M-23-22, Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list authors-list--inline"> <div class="author usa-media-block"> <img class="author__photo-img usa-media-block__img" src="https://github.com/JessicaMarine1.png?size=50" alt="" /> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <a class="author__name" href="https://digital.gov/authors/jessica-marine/ " title="Posts by Jessica Marine" rel="author" aria-label="Read more articles by Jessica Marine" >Jessica Marine</a > </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__media"> <div class="media-featured"> <a href="https://digital.gov/2024/09/23/delivering-a-digital-first-public-experience-one-agencys-plan/" title="Delivering a digital-first public experience: One agency’s plan"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/completed-checklist-tasks-bullseye-calendar-icon-paperfox-gettyimages-1468937260_w800.png" aria-hidden="true" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> <div class="card__meta"> <div class="date">Sep 23, 2024</div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-event card-event--past card-linked" aria-labelledby="uswds-monthly-call-september-2024" > <div class="card-event__main"> <div class="card-event__header"><div class="flex-align-end card-event__kicker"> <span>USWDS</span> </div><h2 class="card-event__title" id="uswds-monthly-call-september-2024"> <a href="https://digital.gov/event/2024/09/19/uswds-monthly-call-september-2024/" title="USWDS Monthly Call - September 2024" rel="bookmark" >USWDS Monthly Call - September 2024</a > </h2> </div> <div class="card-event__body"><div class="card-event__summary"> The U.S. Web Design System team will share their exploration of Web Component-based design systems and best practices. </div><div class="card-event__watch-label"> <svg class="usa-icon dg-icon dg-icon--large margin-bottom-05" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" > <use xlink:href="/uswds/img/sprite.svg#youtube" ></use> </svg> Watch Video </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-event__aside"> <div class="card-event__date"> <time class="card-event__datetime" datetime="2024-09-19"> <span class="card-event__datetime-month" >Sep</span > <span class="card-event__datetime-day" >19<span class="card-event__datetime-comma">,</span> </span> <span class="card-event__datetime-year--mobile" >2024</span > </time> <span class="card-event__date-label"> <span class="card-event__datetime-year" >2024</span > </span> </div> </div> </article> <article class="card card-news--external card-linked" aria-labelledby="title-how-our-developers-and-accessibility-specialists-work-together" > <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__summary"> <h3 id="title-how-our-developers-and-accessibility-specialists-work-together"> <a href="https://blog.usa.gov/how-our-developers-and-accessibility-specialists-work-together%20">How our developers and accessibility specialists work together</a> </h3> <p>Planning for accessibility is critical to creating more inclusive digital experiences. Discover how developers and accessibility specialists from USA.gov collaborate early in the development process to ensure that their government websites are accessible for everyone. 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