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I'm pretty sure that's incorrect, but just on the drive side. I have no idea if it causes any real-world effect though?
The spokes with the heads on the outside have the most direct route to the rim and better connection at the hub (blue and red in that image), so on both sides they should be in tension under load (trailing, so pointing to the rear if you're looking at the spokes on the top of the hub).
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For reference following the white and gold spokes on this Park tool lacing tutorial. On my hub the DS spoke would be the white ones and should be leading and facing right (towards front of the bike )
https://www.parktool.com/en-int/blog/repair-help/how-to-build-a-wheel