Designed for Utah
The Utah Design System is a resource when implementing new or upgrading Utah websites and applications. It guides the state on the components needed to ensure accessibility, security, and other industry best practices.
What is a Design System?
The System is a collection of reusable user interface (UI) components, elements, patterns, and templates—guided by a complete set of clear standards and design principles based on industry best practices.
Why do we have it?
Utah State Code Subsection 63A-16-104 requires DTS and executive branch agencies to coordinate on the creation of a set of “basic website standards for agencies that address common design standards and navigation standards.” Suppose you are thinking of building a new website or application. In that case, you may refer to the System to ensure compliance with industry best practices, accessibility, security, and Utah Code Subsection 63A-16-104(10), Subsection 63A-16-209, and Administrative Rule R895-14.
The System can help guide employees and agencies to:
- Address issues with out-of-compliance websites (accessibility, acceptable practices & standards, etc.)
- Minimize security risks (copycat/spoof websites, malicious domains, etc.)
- Build websites and be confident that they’re using best practices
- Easily implement the System using templates and provide code
- Implement citizen-centric web design & use