Community collaboration expectations

Expectations at associate level

• share your work with other designers and the wider digital community
• seek out regular feedback from other designers
• look at how other designers have tackled similar problems
• attend local and national community events
• create opportunities to collaborate with other designers
• give constructive feedback and take onboard feedback given to you
• be inquisitive. look for opportunities to learn both internally and externally

Expectations at working level

• support the creation and iteration of common patterns in your work
• take a lead role in the local design community
• take an active role in the cross-government design community
• spot opportunities for others to collaborate, based on your understanding of their work

Expectations at senior level

• create a community environment in the department which is open, supportive and inclusive
• encourage everyone to take part in the department’s design community
• understand the needs of designers. provide opportunities for them to learn and share
• attend community events across government when possible. bring relevant learning back to teams