# 3.1.1.2 Involve others in the design process

Find opportunities to collaborate closely with users, stakeholders, and other [team members with diverse multidisciplinary skills](https://govstack.gitbook.io/o/pxmRWOPoaU8fUAbbcrus/s/4D3oEcPGpYoKnwkQmCzJ/govstack-implementation-playbook/sample-digital-team-composition), throughout the design process.

Empower users to take an active role in co-creating and co-designing public services.

### Example activities

#### **Engaging Stakeholders:**

* Involve stakeholders early on to understand their expectations and objectives.
* Get feedback from stakeholders to review and comment on design decisions and findings.

#### **Collaborating with Team Members:**

* Conduct workshops or brainstorming sessions for diverse input.
* Have peer reviews to get the perspective of different roles in the design.
* Emphasise user needs and project goals within the team.

#### **Involving Users:**

* Carry out user research activities, like interviews and surveys, to understand user needs.
* Hold co-design sessions with users, for them to participate directly in the design process.
* Conduct [usability testing ](https://specs.govstack.global/overview/25q2-1/govstack-ui-ux-guidelines/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.1-user-centred-design/3.1.2.1-test-with-users)with real users to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
* [Collect user feedback](https://specs.govstack.global/overview/25q2-1/govstack-ui-ux-guidelines/3-service-design-good-practice-guidelines/3.1-user-centred-design/3.1.3.2-monitor-performance) post-launch.