Design patterns
These design patterns propose various ways to implement the principle of transparency within the interfaces and user journeys of digital services.
STRUCTURING
Organising information to facilitate its reading.
Purpose structure

Data structure

Question Structure

Layered Information

MAKING IT CLEAR
Making information more understandable.
Providing definitions

Giving examples

Using videos

SUMMARISING
Giving a brief account.
Summary

Using tables

DRAWING ATTENTION
Enabling people to quickly notice information
Notifications

Using icons

Fixed element

BROWSING
Easing the access to information and to the means to control one’s data.
Keywords

Search bar

Breadcrumb

Browsing arrows

Table of contents as a browsing menu

MANAGING
Enabling people to easily manage their data and exercise their rights.
Combining information and actions

Dashboard

Feedback

MAKING ACCESSIBLE
Enabling people with disabilities to access
information and control their data.
Accessibility
