Design Systems

Design System Testing & QA Workshop

This workshop uses proven design methods to compress months of work into focused sessions. Teams move quickly from problem to tested solution using design thinking.

Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Design Systems
Format
In-person

  • Apply rapid design and validation to complex challenges.

  • Generate and test multiple solutions quickly.

  • Learn user-centered design thinking.

  • Develop rapid prototyping and user validation skills.

  • Create roadmaps for solution development.


  • Documented design patterns and components

  • Clear governance and contribution guidelines

  • Improved design-development collaboration

  • Validated designs through user testing

  • Documented usability findings and recommendations

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-10:00am
Design Systems 30 min
Design System Validation Protocol

The **Design System Validation Protocol** is a structured Design Systems exercise designed to facilitate rapid design an...

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10:00am-10:30am
18F 30 min
18F - Visual Preference Testing

Part of LUMA collection. -- A method that allows potential users to review and provide feedback on a solution's visual...

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10:30am-11:00am
Design 30 min
Accessibility Evaluation Protocol

Systematically audit accessibility before launch, not after lawsuit. Accessibility evaluation tests against WCAG criteri...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-11:45am
Luma 30 min
LUMA - Think-Aloud Testing

Part of LUMA collection. --- Want to know what users really think? Ask them to think out loud while using your pro...

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11:45am-12:15pm
Research 30 min
Heuristic Evaluation Protocol

The **Heuristic Evaluation Protocol** is a structured Research exercise designed to facilitate collaborative discussion ...

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12:15pm-12:45pm
Design Systems 30 min
Design System Governance Framework Development

The **Design System Governance Framework Development** is a structured Design Systems exercise designed to facilitate ra...

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12:45pm-1:00pm
BREAK 15 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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These exercises can enhance the workshop or be used as alternatives depending on your team's needs and available time.

18F - Usability Testing
120 min

  • Large format paper (A1 or flip chart paper)

  • Sticky notes (multiple colors)

  • Sharpie markers (black, blue, red)

  • Fine-tip markers

  • Pens and pencils

  • Dot stickers

  • Masking tape

  • Timer or stopwatch

  • Workshop templates

  • Industry examples

  • Laptops/tablets

  • WiFi access

  • Digital camera

  • Projector/screen

  • Power strips

  • Printed materials (backup)

  • Large wall space

  • Moveable tables

  • Comfortable seating

  • Natural or artificial lighting

  • Quiet environment

  • Temperature control

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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