CivicTheme continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of governments and organizations worldwide. As an open-source, government-grade design system, CivicTheme is now adapting to support DrupalCMS through the innovative Single Digital Component (SDC) architecture. This revamped architecture will enhance flexibility, reusability, and scalability, making it easier for governments and organizations to deliver modern digital experiences while maintaining compliance with accessibility and security standards.
In addition, CivicTheme will expand its scope to include new components tailored to marketing-focused digital experiences, enabling governments to better engage with citizens through dynamic and visually compelling interfaces. This article explores these exciting updates and highlights CivicTheme’s involvement in the Dries Note at DrupalCon Barcelona, where it played a key role in the Experience Builder demo.
Adapting to DrupalCMS with SDC Architecture
The introduction of the Single Digital Component (SDC) architecture represents a significant leap forward for CivicTheme. SDC reimagines how components are developed and deployed, focusing on:
- Reusability: Components can now be shared and reused across different projects, reducing development effort and time.
- Technology Agnosticism: While CivicTheme maintains its roots in Drupal, SDC ensures compatibility with other platforms, aligning with CivicTheme’s mission to be a versatile design system.
- Streamlined Updates: SDC allows components to be updated independently, ensuring that CivicTheme remains up-to-date without requiring large-scale redesigns.
This architecture positions CivicTheme as the ideal choice for DrupalCMS projects, whether for traditional government websites or more dynamic, interactive platforms aimed at marketing and citizen engagement.
New Components for Marketing Digital Experiences
As governments and organizations increasingly focus on engaging citizens through digital channels, CivicTheme is introducing components specifically designed for marketing-focused digital experiences. These components will empower teams to:
- Build Engaging Campaigns: Leverage visually rich layouts, interactive elements, and dynamic content components that capture attention.
- Drive User Actions: Use call-to-action (CTA) blocks, conversion forms, and personalized content delivery to guide users toward meaningful interactions.
- Maintain Accessibility Standards: Ensure all marketing components meet WCAG compliance to guarantee inclusivity for all users.
By blending marketing capabilities with government-grade reliability, CivicTheme allows governments to innovate without compromising trust or compliance.
CivicTheme in the Dries Note: A Proud Moment
The Salsa Digital team was proud to contribute heavily to the Dries Note at DrupalCon Barcelona, showcasing CivicTheme as the design system powering the Experience Builder demo. This collaboration involved adapting CivicTheme to align with the Experience Builder’s goals, demonstrating its versatility and potential to drive cutting-edge Drupal experiences.
The demo illustrated how CivicTheme’s atomic design principles and component-based approach could seamlessly integrate into Drupal’s ecosystem, enabling developers and content creators to build powerful digital experiences efficiently.
This contribution highlights CivicTheme’s global impact and its ability to adapt to diverse use cases, from traditional government platforms to experimental and innovative projects.
Join the Journey
As CivicTheme evolves, we invite developers, designers, and organizations to collaborate with us. Whether you’re working on a DrupalCMS project or exploring new ways to enhance citizen engagement, CivicTheme is here to support your vision.
Learn more about CivicTheme’s updates(Opens in a new tab/window) and join the community on GitHub(Opens in a new tab/window) and Slack(Opens in a new tab/window). Together, we can shape the future of digital government experiences.