Prototyping expectations

Expectations at associate level

be able to sketch ideas. for example, working at a whiteboard with other designers or members of your team
be able to use a range of tools (sketch, powerpoint, word, draw.io, etc) to create prototypes and choose the right tool based on what’s being tested
refer to the DWP design patterns and contribute where possible
take a component first approach by using existing, standard components and patterns from the DWP and gov.uk design systems
be able to write basic html and css, with training if necessary
understand how to install, edit and run the gov.uk prototype kit
be able to use basic version control commands. to push, pull and merge changes in a prototype, with support
use heroku and github to publish prototypes securely, with support

regularly hold collaborative design workshops
be able to create more complex prototypes, when necessary
contribute to the DWP design patterns and DWP design system
have a high skill level using the gov.uk prototype kit and the associated software. be able to offer basic advice on its use
create provoke-a-types or designs that might be knowingly incomplete. use these to create discussion and drive out better solutions