> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://specs.govstack.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://specs.govstack.global/overview/23q4/govstack-ui-ux-guidelines/4-design-patterns.md).

# 4 Design patterns

<figure><img src="/files/OqmnhaSkp5txn5mVe34t" alt=""><figcaption><p>A diagram showing how the design patterns fit into the service patterns</p></figcaption></figure>

## **Considerations for choosing different patterns**

### **Step-by-step guide to help you pick the right patterns for your service:**

* [Identify Service Needs](/overview/23q4/govstack-ui-ux-guidelines/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.1-user-centred-design.md): use the [GovStack playbook](/implementation-playbook/0.9.0/govstack-implementation-playbook/adopt-govstack/design-and-delivery/user-journeys.md) to understand the key interactions in your service.
* Map the user journey: Break down the user journey into phases like registration, information collection, appointments, feedback, and messaging. Identify the steps users take in each flow. [Consider the technology choices available to you](/overview/23q4/govstack-ui-ux-guidelines/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.4-technology-choices.md).
* Choose user flows: Identify the patterns (task-focused page types) needed for each part of your user journey.
* Select page templates: User flow patterns often include several page templates. Start with existing patterns for user flows. For unique requirements, you may need to mix and match individual templates.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://specs.govstack.global/overview/23q4/govstack-ui-ux-guidelines/4-design-patterns.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.