About this Event
About the workshop Static wireframes and slide decks can only take you so far, the true test of any public service design is how it feels in the hands of real users. The GOV.UK Prototype Kit is the standard for building realistic, accessible, code-based prototypes, but taking those first steps into code can feel intimidating if you've never done it before.
This hands-on, in-person workshop gives you a safe, supportive space to learn by doing. You’ll step into the basics of web development, set up the GOV.UK Prototype Kit on your own machine, and transform your design ideas into fully interactive prototypes ready for user research.
At the TPXimpact Academy, we focus on building practical capability and confidence, not coding perfection. Supported continuously by three expert facilitators in the room, you’ll get maximum 1-on-1 support to help you get comfortable with code and version control at your own pace.
What will we cover?
- Set up your environment: Learn how to install, run, and manage the GOV.UK Prototype Kit on your own laptop.
- Master HTML basics: Write clean, accessible structure to bring government service components to life.
- Make code changes with confidence: Edit layouts, route pages, and create dynamic user journeys.
- Build interactive prototypes: Create realistic, end-to-end service flows ready for user research sessions.
- Version control with GitHub: Discover how to publish, manage, and share your prototype code across government teams.
Why should you join us? Designing accessible, user-centered services means testing realistic interactions early and often. Coded prototypes allow you to test real user behaviour, catch accessibility issues early, and communicate ideas far more effectively to multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Who is it for? This practical workshop is designed for Interaction Designers, Content Designers, and anyone working across Central Government, Local Government, the NHS, and the third sector who wants to start building coded prototypes. No pre-existing knowledge of code or the prototype kit is required, just bring your laptop, an open mind, and a willingness to try something new!
Do you want to learn as a group?
We offer group discounts, limited to 5 people per course or we can deliver for your team as a stand alone course, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Equity and inclusion matter to us and learning should be accessible to all!. We reserve a select number of funded places on every course for individuals who are facing financial barriers, currently between roles or on parental leave. Drop us a line at [email protected] to check availability—funded places are allocated on a trust-based system, subject to availability, and a waiting list may apply.
(Note: Capacity is strictly capped at 20 participants, with 3 dedicated facilitators in the room to ensure you get continuous support and hands-on guidance throughout the day.)
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Agenda
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrive, tea and coffee mingle
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Setup
Info: Introductions, getting software installed, and setting up the GOV.UK Prototype Kit on your machines.
Morning Session
Info: HTML Basics and Running the Kit. Hands-on introduction to basic code structure, exploring the kit, and making your first live page edits.
Midday Session
Info: Building Interactive Journeys. Linking pages together, capturing user inputs, and crafting realistic end-to-end service flows.
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
Info: Publishing and Version Control with GitHub. Introduction to GitHub, learning how government departments manage code, and publishing your prototype for user testing.
Wrap up and Q&A
Info: Troubleshooting, reviewing achievements, addressing questions, and next steps for using the kit in your daily work.
🕑: 04:30 PM
Workshop ends
Info: There will be comfort breaks in the morning and afternoon, we call them around the needs of the room rather than a strict timing
Event venue & nearby stays
The Hickman - GPE, 2 Whitechapel Road, London, United Kingdom
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