Queensland Government design system
About the project
The Queensland Government design system is being developed as a whole-of-government initiative to support the Digital services policy and standards. The design system will guide agencies in designing their digital products and platforms for a consistent experience.
A design system is a collection of reusable components, guided by clear standards, that are used to build digital products and platforms. It provides a consistent look and feel across the Queensland Government’s (QG) digital properties.
This project is led by the Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group (QGCDG).
Benefits
For Queenslanders
- An improved and consistent experience when using digital products and websites.
- A uniform visual identity and patterns which help to create trust across digital government services.
- Components that produce a mobile-friendly interface.
- Harmony of digital products within the ecosystem of QG applications.
For Queensland Government web teams
- Unified language within and across teams.
- Confidence in meeting accessibility requirements by having a suite of tested components.
- Faster development by providing pre-designed components, patterns and templates.
- Style manuals outlining the best practice use of components, colours and fonts.
Future state
The Queensland Government design system aims to transition into a fully supported digital product. It will include dedicated teams and technologies, functioning as an end-to-end digital product. The design system is a deliverable of Our Thriving Digital Future - Queensland Digital Economy Strategy and Our Thriving Digital Future: 2023 - 2026 Action Plan. Funding has been allocated accordingly, with a dedicated team established in January 2024.
For government transition to the design system
The For government website is transitioning to the Queensland Government design system. From 28 June 2024, you'll get a better user experience, with an updated look and feel across the site.
We'll be keen to get your feedback as we roll out the design system, so we can continue to improve the experience. Use our contact details below to get in touch.
Background
QH drew inspiration from the Australian Government Design System (AuDS), as well as the UK Government, Microsoft and Google to develop the QHDS. It addresses the need to improve the user experience in a uniform way across QH online platforms.
Recognising the need for a consistent approach, QH collaborated with the QGCDG to plan the transition of QHDS into a whole-of-government design system. This initiative aligns with the Queensland Government's Digital services policy, Service standards, and Digital services transition plan.
As the Queensland Government design system progresses, QHDS will phase out. To facilitate the transition, collaboratively, QH and QGCDG have published an open-access website that includes design and code files. All QG agencies can use this to design current digital service projects.
Project phase
Implementation
Contacts
Name: Queensland Government Design System Product Team
Email: QGdesignsystem@qld.gov.au
Supporting information
This project is subject to: