Design Pattern Process

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The Web Experience Toolkit and Design Patterns

Members of various Working Groups review research and document features in WET for version 3.

When creating a new pattern, use the current Design Pattern Template. (To do so, just create a new page, enter: {{subst:Design Pattern}} on the page, and save.)
Then Save you new page and the default template will be added to your new page. You can now edit and add your content to the new page.
If there is a WET component for review, check the upcoming work page.
For WET project, check the status of the project with the WET project lead.
Review usability research done specifically on CLF-compliant websites, as well as known design patterns, heuristics, best practices and recommendations from credible sources
Create wireframe and interaction design pattern documentation.
Present work to Pattern Project team
Revise as needed - Add caveats/show status on pattern page
Finalize proposed pattern
Go through testing process (TBD)
Log issues/link pattern in ircan under the WET project

Use to indicate the pattern is under development {{In progress}}:

Use when ready for review by the project team {{Under review}}:

Use when review has been completed and when testing has been completed {{Protected}}:

Use when ready for usability testing {{Ready for testing}}: