The Co-design Process for Interactive Tools for Predicting Polygenic Risk Scores

Abstract

This paper describes several strategies for engaging bioinformaticians in the software design process for Bioinformatics tools. These tools and co-design processes are intended to support and enhance their profession within a web-based context by discussing artifacts and databases, reacting to scenarios, customizing prototypes, and identifying user journeys. Using design artifacts and documents of scientists’ reflections, an illustration of how these techniques were applied in the context of PRS prediction tools for Bioinformatics. This further includes discussing design implications for Bioinformatics tools.