Dimension 2: Design process

The second part covers the dimension Design process. This dimension consists of seven elements and for each element there will be a statement. Choose 1 - 5 based on what best reflects your organisation’s design process. You are encouraged to score all statements but this is not required to complete the assessment.
Statement 2.1
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is taken into account when composing the design brief.
Supportive information
- The relevance of DEI in the project is explored and covered in the brief
- The owner of the brief is challenged with regards to DEI to allow for sufficient resources
- Overlooked - This element has no priority
- Considered - This element is being discussed
- Started - Action around this element has started
- Structured - A plan is formulated around this element and actions are aligned.
- Integrated - Actions around this element are coordinated routines and accountability has been established.
- I don’t know/not applicable
Statement 2.2
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is taken into account during user research.Supportive information
- The relevance of DEI in user research is defined
- User research participants reflect DEI goals within the project
- Overlooked - This element has no priority
- Considered - This element is being discussed
- Started - Action around this element has started
- Structured - A plan is formulated around this element and actions are aligned.
- Integrated - Actions around this element are coordinated routines and accountability has been established.
- I don’t know/not applicable