GOV.UK Design System

Product Overview

GOV.UK Design System is the official design system from the UK Government Digital Service (GDS), providing reusable components, patterns, and guidelines to build user-centered, accessible, and consistent digital services across government websites and apps. It ensures all public services follow the same standards for simplicity, inclusivity, and trust, based on extensive user research. Widely used by central and local government teams, it's open-source and community-supported. Component Library: Reusable elements like buttons, forms, tables, headers, and error messages with code snippets in HTML and Nunjucks. Patterns: Guidance for common tasks like forms, navigation, and content layout. Styles: Colors, typography, spacing, icons, and images aligned with GOV.UK branding. Accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, tested with users including those with disabilities. Community Backing: Contributions from government teams; regular updates and research.

Best For

Teams building scalable, consistent digital products.

Key Features

• Component Library: Reusable elements like buttons, forms, tables, headers, and error messages with code snippets in HTML and Nunjucks.
• Patterns: Guidance for common tasks like forms, navigation, and content layout.
• Styles: Colors, typography, spacing, icons, and images aligned with GOV.UK branding.
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, tested with users including those with disabilities.
• Community Backing: Contributions from government teams; regular updates and research.