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Using the WCAG 2.2 design principles and guidelines to build accessible services.
Descriptions and drawings of various baseline designs for primary and secondary schools
Skills a service team needs to deliver a successful user-focused service.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Evaluation and case studies from the first phase of our design code pilots.
How to write well for your audience, including specialists.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Outline of the design approach taken to various aspects of the baseline designs
Design, build and operate APIs in a consistent way
From 1 October 2017 you will have the option of marking your product with a web address, instead of the registered design number.
How to make design prototypes as you build your service.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
Guidance on changes to design and patent law which came into effect on 1 October 2014.
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as a wide range of benefits to the woodland owner and society.
Tools and evidence to back up content design decisions.
This is collated guidance from government websites and independent bodies to help you follow the technology code of practice.
The Office for Place are looking to work with local authorities who have an adopted design code and are keen to update or expand it.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
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