Overview
The New York State Web Component Guide sets the design standards for state websites and applications to create consistent experiences for New Yorkers.
The goal of these standards is to create components that are accessible, reusable and flexible so that they can be adjusted and used to best fit the needs of the website or application.
The guide includes the digital standards for:
- Fonts
- Color Palettes
- Frames & Components
- Navigation
- Page layouts
Style Guide
The New York State Web Component Guide aligns with the New York State brand and outlines things like fonts, color palettes, components and layout structure to create a consistent and unified look across New York State platforms. These design components are designed with accessibility and users in mind.
Resources
Design systems are becoming a common practice and help incorporate accessible and inclusive design.
- US Web Design System (USWDS) - Federal government’s design system that provides guidance to design and build accessible digital services
- WebAIM Color Contrast Checker - Tool used to check color contrast for accessibility