Component criteria

To ensure that the contents in the NICE design system are of high quality they need to meet a certain standard.

What we look for in a proposal

The design system team will review whether a proposal is unique and useful.

Unique

The component/pattern/other does not already exist in the NICE Design System.

If the proposal is a change to an existing component or pattern, then it should be an improvement on what we currently have.

Useful

There is evidence the component or pattern meets user or business needs.

Developing a component or pattern

During development, a component or pattern will be assessed against these criteria to ensure it is suitable to be published into the NICE design system.

Usable

User research shows the component/pattern is easy to use or solves a usability issue(s).

Impactful

The component or pattern can add value to the organisation.

Versatile

The component or pattern can be used for multiple NICE services and products.

Consistent

Existing styles/foundations can be used to design and develop the component or pattern.

Feasible

It is technically feasible for the component to be developed in an accessible way to ensure we develop components everybody can use.