In light of DigitalGov’s post on Experiments in Tweaking Agile for UX, we spoke with GovWebworks project managers (PMs) Alison Schestopol, Sarah Crossman, and Hellen Fitzpatrick on the topic. They discussed the ways they incorporate design and user experience (UX) into…
“It was like the Wild West,” Kevin Erickson says about accessibility compliance at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) in 2008. “Back then, it was rare for public sites to consider User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) and accessibility.” As a contractor…
There is often a complex and necessary period of analysis required to replace or upgrade a piece of software or computer system. However, when determining whether to build from scratch or buy an off-the-shelf product, the best bang for the…
These days, most of us have collaborated with a remote worker at some point. Gallup reported that 43% of Americans spent time working outside of the main office in 2016. As someone who made the leap to working remotely last…
When speaking with state and local agencies, reactions to the idea of offsite development can range from tepid to active distrust. “The best kind of management is in-person, where issues can be addressed immediately,” is one such sentiment we’ve heard.…