U.s. Executive Order Establishing a National Design Studio

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The US White House has issued an executive order establishing a National Design Studio, prompting discussion on its implications for government websites and design standards, with some commenters expressing skepticism about the initiative.

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duxup

4 months ago

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As far as websites go, aren't there already standards for that?

Jtsummers

4 months ago

For accessibility, sort of (as in they need to be accessible, but precisely what that means can be up to interpretation a bit and isn't necessarily well enforced), but regarding appearances, not really. Within an agency, maybe, cross-agency no.

cwdegidio

4 months ago

There was 18F which was a group within US Digital Services. But as mentioned they got DOGEd. They managed the USWDS (US Web Design System), which was making great efforts to create a unified design and accessibility framework for government websites. I was working pretty closely on a contract project until, well, shakes hands wildly all this. They were great people, great designers and really cared about what they were doing.

As for enforcement of adhering to 508 and a11y compliance, US digital projects were guided by executive order M-23-22, "Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience", but from what I can tell that is kind of up in the air at this point... we are following it until someone tells us otherwise, but I don't think it is being enforced anymore with any passion because of the current confusion.

blitzar

4 months ago

They got doge'd

Finnucane

4 months ago

All websites will now be required to have gold filigree and Doric columns.

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