
Design as a federal mandate
Executive Order 14338 directs agencies to improve outcomes through better design, not just better technology.
Enforced efficiency and accountabilityDesign as a federal mandate
Executive Order 14222 requires agencies to justify spending, reduce waste, and prioritize internal capability over external consulting.
• Validate requirements before delivery begins
• Align stakeholders around real user and mission needs
• Reduce rework by building the right thing the first time
• Grow institutional knowledge and internal ownership over mission execution
From faster delivery → to better outcomes
AI and low-code help teams build fast, but building fast on incorrect assumptions about user needs and mission priorities only increases waste.To escape the build trap, teams need to validate what to build before full-scale delivery begins.
