Release notes:
Release date: 14 April 2022
Welcome to the first Queensland Government Design System update.
We’re excited to announce our first major update of the design system Figma file. Although we’ve made several updates, this is our first major new release.
In this release our components are aligned to our most resent code releases. Each new release of this Figma file will coincide with major new site launches and code updates.
What's new
General updates
- Moved to semantic versioning system
- Improved layout and breakdown of components
- Documentation links now included for all components
- Research and prototype links included for relevant components
- Improved naming consistency and standards across all components
- Additional help and support information
- Improved alignment of Figma designs to current code build
Brand foundations
- New shadow elevation styles
- Improved iconography options with standardised size variables
- All iconography updated to Font Awesome 6
- Improved colour classes and additional colour design tips
- Additional information to assist with choosing appropriate branding
- Removed promo text component - replaced by block text component
Layout foundations
- Updated grid patterns with new breakpoints
- Updated vertical rhythm for mobile and text
- Addition of default template sizes
- New HR components
Global shell
- New header and footer variations with additional brand options
- New mobile sub-navigation patterns
- New mega menu component
- Additional branding guidelines for footers
Components
- New component design process information
- Removed filled style forms - these are still in development
- New redesigned and updated card components with multiple new card options and designs
- Overhauled banners components - these have had bug fixes to improve scaling, new options and better alignment to our code and content guidelines
- Removed buttons with icons - these are currently in development
- Removed primary button shadows - these are currently in development
- New quick exit button
- New back-to-top button
- Updated call to action hover states to align to cards designs
- Removed DTA progress indicator/task list - these are in review
- Removed alternate mobile breadcrumb pattern
- Updated link list design to match mega menu
- New carousel control components
- New block and pull quote components
- Removed slim inpage alert - currently in development
New updated tag designs including new link, information and filter tags
Component updates
As we update components you may find some content changes occur or overrides are reset to default. Colour will also often reset to default values so you may need to apply your colour styles again using themer.
Recommended
Before updating to the latest version of our design system we always recommend you make a back up of your original project file.
Component removals
Components that have been removed will have a ❌ symbol. You’ll be able to find them in our archive folder until the next major release.
Most of the components we’re removing are still being tested and developed. You’ll be able to find most of them in our new Design System Development Branch.
Component replacements
Any components that have been completely replaced with new version have a ⚠️ symbol. You’ll be able to find them in our archive folder until the next major release.
Please note: you can choose to leave archived components in your designs but they won’t be supported in any future updates.
Support
If you have any questions, feedback or need help using the design system please feel free to reach to digital@health.qld.gov.au
Kind regards
Queensland Health Digital Transformation Team
Last updated: January 2024