Discover CivicTheme
The fast-track to beautiful, accessible and cost-effective government-grade websites.
CivicTheme is a modern, open-source design system built for digital teams that need speed, flexibility, and compliance out of the box. Backed by tested design standards and packed with pre-built components, CivicTheme is your launchpad to building engaging, user-friendly websites—faster and with less overhead.
Award-winning design system
CivicTheme was awarded Best Design & UX Project at the 2023 DrupalSouth Splash Awards, and is officially recommended by the DTA’s Australian Government Architecture (AGA) as a whole-of-government design solution—alongside the GovCMS platform.
Why CivicTheme?
Better, faster, cheaper
CivicTheme is designed to help digital teams build high-quality, accessible websites—without reinventing the wheel. It delivers significant advantages across the board:
Better quality
CivicTheme is built on tested, WCAG 2.2 AA-compliant design standards, using over 40 pre-built Figma components that map directly to a fully functional Drupal 10 theme. This means you start with a strong foundation that prioritises usability, accessibility, and design consistency.
Faster delivery
Many features and layouts are ready to go or require only minor extensions. This reduces design, development, testing, and compliance effort—accelerating your project timelines.
Lower cost
By leveraging CivicTheme’s open-source ecosystem and pre-built components, you significantly reduce the need for bespoke design and development—saving budget without compromising on quality.
Built to scale
Start with the out-of-the-box design system and scale as needed—adapt existing components or create entirely new ones within the same atomic design framework.
Whether you’re building a basic site or a sophisticated digital experience, CivicTheme helps you launch smarter, not harder.
Design with Figma
Jump-start your visual design with our downloadable Figma UI Kit, featuring:
- 40+ reusable, accessible components
- Instructions for customisation and export
- Compatibility with Adobe and other workflows
Whether you’re starting with visuals or heading straight into development, CivicTheme fits seamlessly into your workflow.
Optimised for GovCMS
CivicTheme was created for GovCMS SaaS and PaaS environments. Whether you’re spinning up a quick project or launching a full digital service, CivicTheme gives you the flexibility to design in Figma and build in Drupal—without waiting for developers to start.
Start your project with confidence, knowing CivicTheme is fully supported and AGA-recognised.
