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09:35Keynote: Mental Health Design SystemSarah Drummond — Co-founder and CEO, SnookSarah Drummond will talk us through the work they have done at Snook to produce a pattern library for mental health services (This session will be recorded)

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10:45Workshop 1: When design systems go wrong (panel)Chris Thomas — GOV.UK Design System teamA panel discussion about the various ways how design systems can go wrong, followed by breakout sessions where everyone can share their problems!Activity on EasyRetro
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10:45Workshop 2: Taking a component or pattern through accessibilityRosie Clayton, Charlotte Downs, Vanita Barrett, Ollie Byford — GOV.UK Design System TeamA workshop that talks attendees through case studies of testing components for the GOV.UK Design System. Followed by activities where you design your own testing approach.Presentation slidesPresentation slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tPocE9yr6VyE33Y_xzeV4jsHbU6z3vla3IJT1Gqwyoc/edit?usp=sharing
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10:45Workshop 3: Writing technical guidance 101Calvin Lau, Eoin Shaughnessy — GOV.UK Design System teamAn interactive workshop about how the GOV.UK Design System creates technical guidance, with breakout activities where we'll have fun improving some guidancePresentation slides

Activity on Padlet (1 of 2)

Activity on Padlet (2 of 2)
Presentation slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_DTa9g1gjBvjZlRs_FZvSyJbZ4sZBp2pBx4mb2NIdmc/edit?usp=sharing
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12:15LUNCH BREAK
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13:00What is your contribution process and how does it differ from GOV?Dave Evans — Senior interaction designer, Home OfficeA discussion around the different teams contribution processes, and what the common challenges and successes areNotes (summary only)

Activity and notes on Mural
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUhLQvUSR2lzjN09B-AvBdxq_mUI6BAACHcTos-A27o/edit#
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13:00What should the role of design system be in helping us create services that have as little environmental impact as possible?Tom Frankland — Design Operations Manager, DefraJoin an ideation session exploring how the design system could help create and build more sustainable government services Presentation slides

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Workshop outputs on Miro board
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qAS8oZg9obOLibG8Q53poYC-4ROgfsigEUbgnaYk6ys/edit

Presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PiFA39CTQ7xzq9jFrXZgbH94oUcjoU54PZiBN_8WwCY/edit?usp=sharing

Miro board: https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_l5y1jfo=/
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13:00How much power and control should contributors have in a design system?Imran Hussain — GOV.UK Design System teamA discussion around the value of contributors and debate around how much they should be able to influence a design system.Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1np2WGSHBh1UuAkf1Uz26QevzMIILGtyC2r2IVEWYVaE/edit
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13:00Should every org have a design system?Steve O'Connor —Interaction Designer, Department for EducationA workshop examining the pros and cons of org design systems, and actions you can take. Whether you've done it, wondering about doing it, or think it's terrible, bring your ideas, issues, questions, and solutions!Notes

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Workshop outputs on Padlet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DfqMNf4i5Bp-sT3KURhmSVawOlT0YhkepwYN8mTsXWI/edit
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14:00When is it okay to deviate from guidance?Rebecca Gorton — NHS DigitalAs new problems arise, we might find that we need to deviate from the guidance in our respective design systems. In this open mic breakout session, we’ll have these questions and more to consider; where you’ll be able to share your advice and stories.Notes

Workshop outputs on Jamboard
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DGn8jlxBOT2Wgsp-DWd8wV2-45mOLqC9zKQPIbWk1rk/edit

https://jamboard.google.com/d/1WZLmf9_QkfZ9QvIa4hN93AQk8sfzkun9miui077niQU/edit?usp=sharing
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14:00How do you manage to grow the design system and maintain what you already?Georgina Platt — Product Manager, NHS Digital (Design System)Notes

Workshop outputs on Mural
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I4kmF9VagAtahsOegp4jm0FjToVIWIf2QmNzK5z0TQA/edit
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14:00Missing components: A collaborative visual card sortFrankie Roberto — Interaction Designer (Freelance), Department for EducationPresentation slides

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Workshop outputs on Miro		https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vYv9g4gFB7JMhmG1TIXluol9S4BugzZ3WrGOUgYmOSY/edit

Presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wCDp-74cAIgESyE0jRLYOOpjP2a7muLy0gBzCwDkj7o/edit?usp=sharing

Miro board: https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_l5zWNd8=/
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14:00Supporting users who change colours of websitesOliver Byford — GOV.UK Design System teamA mini workshop on supporting users who change colours of websites, including:

- why and how users change colours
- what this means in practise
- practical tips for building components
- a chance to practise		Presentation slides

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Workshop outputs on Codepen
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWXg3BsxAlxBc91ZeW4BD9UcU0atNgGvGU_yzquvepg/edit
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14:00What role can design systems play in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in our industries, organisations and products?Amy Hupe — Independent consultant on design systemsAn open discussion about how we can create design systems that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Just bring yourselves and your ideas!Notes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axRrznPGEYVl81Nx6C8dXB-S5baFx1IjfOKSBHvV_oc/edit
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14:55Introducing breakout sessionsNora Brodian
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15:00How can we involve user researchers more in design systems as users and contributors?Amy Hupe — Independent consultant on design systemsNotes

Suggested topics on EasyRetro
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mdrAkGSz5Bt6mV69nkvE5gIScCwEA2GWN0IgDCJxGOo/edit
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15:00What's the best way to build a community around a design system?Imran Hussain — GOV.UK Design System teamNotes

Suggested topics on EasyRetro
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gUOyPhsTMACmIltG-jMmLWyHRCFwj3rMIjDdAsSzoc/edit

https://easyretro.io/publicboard/HUUixuO0kHgKRWcziNjZ64DbE6I2/af9f2710-4475-422b-81f2-042ab5fd439
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15:00What's the best way to communicate the value of a design system to non-designers?Alex ClarkNoteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Epr62Odw5v3yTSoW47oISbcYYRtYUrxQ0xuTW35eno0/edit

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15:00How can the design system offer guidance for designing for expert users?Johanna KollmannNoteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1mGnfubRSX_WCYMfXtgnVI_i34CtyM-ubGMPy7jfenLk/edit
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15:00How could we best handle multiple design systems built by the same organisation?Henry Cookson — Interaction Designer, NHS DigitalNoteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xz9Q4Lgl8b5aPxBMgzKSiZkhqIOEgxxKaM2xajMPFvc/edit
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16:00Closing and retrospectiveTrang Erskine, Imran Hussain — GOV.UK Design System teamThanks you and retrospective on how the day went. What can we do better next time?Feedback from attendees on EasyRetro
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