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Depending on your role or current project, different sections of this guide will probably be more useful to you. In general, content strategy is a good topic to check out for everyone.
| Role | Most Useful Content | Additional Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Developers & Designers | ||
| Web Content Managers | ||
| Communications Pros & Document Creators |
Developers & Designers
- Use USWDS (preferred) or another design system or framework that supports our principles and recommendations. For guidance, see Which System or Framework Should I Use? in Components.
- Use Components (reusable UI elements) according to USWDS guidance and State of Colorado recommendations.
- Create or apply Design Tokens to ensure that your solution fully conforms with State of Colorado Brand guidelines.
- Follow Layout Guidelines when creating your solution and making templates for your content managers to use.
Web Content Managers
- Use Components (reusable UI elements) available on your platform according to USWDS guidance and State of Colorado recommendations.
- Review our Content Strategy recommendations and incorporate them into your work.
Communications Pros & Document Creators
- This guide focuses on information and communication technology solutions. Make sure to review our Inclusive Branding standards that are focused on email and document best practices.
- Review our Content Strategy recommendations and incorporate them into your work.
People Involved in Procurement
If you're looking into a new solution, or exploring updates to an existing product, please consider whether your technology partners can help you conform with our Digital Guidelines. If you're not sure where to start, explore Technology Projects in Resources.