ManMade Creative

Trust the process!!! is a process which requires multi-disciplinary activities to be conducted to listen, learn, predict, and confirm. True UX professionals don't care what the "answer" is. We understand we are facilitators as much as . Our goal is to pinpoint needs and identify system that will be impactful in improving .

- UX is the facilitator of data-driven strategy, design, implementation, modifications, and iteration management.

- UX ensures the voice of the user is heard, and that solutions are designed to be accessible by those with natural limitations.

- UX enables data visualization to tell a story succinctly in order to enable users to make decisions quickly and confidently.

- UX informs and assures the design "language" through design governance mechanisms like: design systems and UI pattern libraries.

- UX allows the focus of O&M to be on minor improvements, bug fixes, and sustainability.

- Practice areas include: User Research, System/Product Analysis, UI Design, Prototyping and Testing, Data Analysis, Validation, Build Strategy, and Backlog Management

Are you partnering with companies whose capabilities align with the current administration's goals?

Just three months ago, the White House released a notice of intention to increase equity for underserved small business owners in the federal contract space by 50%, by 2025. Target increases have been set for every year prior to that, with priority funding going to minority groups and business who fall into "other socioeconomic categories," including HubZone certified businesses who offer employment opportunities in underserved areas, nationally.

Less than two weeks later, an pertaining to the governments intent to prioritize was announced. The order emphasized a need for principles and processes to be implemented across the board. We check those boxes and would love to help you reach your goals.

An interesting question from a Reddit user - Should they follow their company's style guide when designing for them?

They're probably asking because they feel like their creativity is being limited. But, when designing for any entity or user group, it's not about you, it's about them.

The right response? Come at 'em with, "Challenge accepted!" It's all a matter of how you look at it - look past yourself and see the bigger picture.

How should I follow the design principles set in a company's style guide? Hello UXers! So I have to submit a design assignment and in their deck, they mentioned that I should 'respect' the design principles set in their...

Are people really giving you what you're paying for or are your being duped with buzz words?

There is more to User Experience (UX) than an aesthetically pleasing design and, being that it's a new practice area in the government space, there just aren't enough companies who have an understanding of what it takes to implement a robust UX process.

So many are still trying to figure out what it all means. If a system doesn't do what users need it to do, it's a waste of time and resources, leading to endless cycles of reinventing the wheel. True User Experience practices are an integral part of the development process from the moment a need is identified, in order to get it right the first time.