3.3.2.2 Use design patterns

GovStack Patterns - A Strong Foundation

GovStack offers a robust set of well-tested patterns for common user journeys. These can serve as a foundational structure for your services, presenting an outline for the necessary pages within your user journey and providing guidance for the content on each page.

View the design patterns

Beyond Coded Components

While these patterns offer a solid starting point, it is important to note that they do not provide coded or designed components. For implementing these aspects, refer back to our guidance on setting up a front-end framework.

Use a frontend framework

Consistency and Testing

Whether employing GovStack patterns or creating your own, maintaining consistency across your government services is key. After establishing your patterns, make sure to test the end result with users. This will ensure that your service is not only consistent but also user-friendly and effective.

Test with users