UNDP Design System

official U.S. government framework for consistent, accessible public digital services.

Product Overview

The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) is the official open-source design system from the U.S. federal government (managed by GSA), providing reusable components, patterns, and guidelines to build consistent, accessible, and performant digital experiences for public-facing government websites and services. It ensures compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal branding, helping agencies deliver user-centered, trustworthy interfaces efficiently. Component Library: Reusable elements like buttons, forms, alerts, accordions, grids, and navigation with variants. Design Tokens: Colors (federal palette), typography, spacing, icons, and utilities for consistency. Accessibility: Full Section 508/WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with ARIA support. Tools: Figma kit for prototyping; code packages for HTML/CSS and React.

Best For

Teams building scalable, consistent digital products.

Key Features

Component Library: Reusable elements like buttons, forms, alerts, accordions, grids, and navigation with variants.
Design Tokens: Colors (federal palette), typography, spacing, icons, and utilities for consistency.
Accessibility: Full Section 508/WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with ARIA support.
Tools: Figma kit for prototyping; code packages for HTML/CSS and React.

Pros

+Open source
+Extensive icon library
+Color palette generation
+Export to CSS/design tools

Cons

-Adoption requires team alignment
-Customization can be complex

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Pricing:
Free
Platform:
Browser

ASSETS_DIRECTORY

figma

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