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If our service is already live, how would Annex work out what to improve first?

Government Digital Services · 2026-10-16

Annex would first need to understand the service’s users, workflows, existing systems and delivery constraints. Its published approach combines service and experience design with technical delivery, and recommends understanding the underlying problem before settling on a solution. That can help identify whether the main issues lie in the user experience, content, accessibility, integrations or another part of the service. The right improvements depend on the specific service and its environment.

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