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  • Designing accessible online services: a heuristic approach for designers

    30/05/25 09:39   |  Blog

    This post explores how the accessibility heuristics table and scoring system work, how to use heuristic evaluation, and how designers can apply this in practice.

  • 13 overlooked details in Front-end Development (That make a big difference)

    28/05/25 08:03   |  Blog

    This post explores the most overlooked, yet essential, front-end details, and how they are covered by our Unified Design System

  • Use ‘Update my personal details’ in Your Service

    20/05/25 12:15   |  Blog

    You can now integrate the Update My Personal Details service into your digital service to fetch or update a user’s email, mobile number, and correspondence address, without breaking the user journey.

  • How User Research drives success in digital Government services

    08/04/25 11:28   |  Blog

    Investing in user research might seem to add extra time to the project, but it actually saves time and resources in the long run.

  • Enhancing the Unified Design System with automated visual testing

    08/01/25 09:20   |  Blog

    At DSF, we use visual regression testing with Percy, to maintain the reliability and visual consistency of our design system’s developer assets during updates. In this post, we’ll explore how Percy fits into our workflow and the benefits it provides.

  • Design System update (V.3.0.0) – Unified Design System

    07/08/24 14:48   |  Blog

    The design system has been updated to version 3.0.0. This is a total redesign of the design system, with branding and styling changes. The new version includes improvements on existing components, as well as new design elements to accommodate services and websites alike. 

  • Improving Accessibility: Lessons from making design elements screen reader-friendly

    23/01/24 09:10   |  Blog

    Creating new design elements presents a challenge, as we must make sure they can be used by everyone. In our latest service, we introduced new components and patterns and tried to make them as usable and accessible as possible, with special focus on making them screen reader-friendly.

  • How to use the Figma community library file to design digital services

    24/08/23 13:41   |  Blog

    We have updated the design system community Figma library to reflect the changes in the Design System. You can use the library for rapid design and prototyping using the gov.cy design system by DSF.

  • Framework for the Digital Transformation of Government Services

    30/05/23 09:05   |  Blog

    The conference titled “Framework for the Digital Transformation of Government Services” was a successful gathering of government representatives, tech experts, and industry leaders. It explored topics like user-centered design, interaction design, and technical architecture, all aimed at making digital services more user-friendly and tailored for citizens. The conference also featured interactive workshops to share best practices and highlight the application of agile methodologies and the Service Standard.

  • Announcement of Successful Tenderers for the Digital Transformation of Government Services

    26/05/23 14:56   |  Blog

    We are pleased to announce the successful tenderers for the Framework for the Digital Transformation of Government Services. This framework, spanning a duration of two years, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to enhance and modernize digital experiences for the people of Cyprus.