State Web Template V6

Use the latest version of the template to develop your websites and applications

What's new in V6

Patterns

Content patterns are now available! This design solution will help your visitors complete their tasks.

Enhanced navigation

Better wayfinding and new side navigation makes developing user-friendly websites easier than ever.

Refreshed visual design

We’ve enhanced our typography with the Public Sans font family. Strengthen your department’s brand and content with this strong, neutral typeface.

Visit What’s new for more detail on V6 template and website updates.

The State Template is one step closer to the Design System

The final release (V6) of the State Web Template is part of a planned move to the Design System. V6 of the State Template moves us one step closer to a new statewide digital standard. This timeline describes our planned activities and release dates.

2021

Release the beta version of the new statewide Design System

2022

Update and modernize the State Web Template V6

2023

Release the first production version of the State Web Template V6

2024+

Release Eureka, the next version of the Design System and support a transition to it

Who's using V6

Homepage screenshot of California Department of Technology website.

California Department of Technology website redesign

The template components, patterns, and structure made it easier to develop and design. With more free time, the team could focus on content, UX design, and branding. They help departments deliver public services through strategy, innovation, and delivery

cdt.ca.gov
Homepage screenshot of ca.gov portal website.

CA.gov - State of California's flagship website

The website uses the template's core framework and components, which streamlined development. Using the UI kit and page patterns lay a good foundation for the design team. Having foundational items from the template allowed the team to focus on more complex and creative aspects of the product.

ca.gov

Partner with us

Improvements to the State Web Template and the Design System are largely driven by your feedback.  We’d love to hear from you!

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