Your first step before development
Welcome! The Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is excited to partner with you on your new project for the State of Connecticut. This page will provide you with all the important info you need to be successful in your work. Please review all of the State standards and practices below, which include guidance on branding, content, design, accessibility, development, and QA.
These standards are designed to promote consistency of experience and engagement across the CT.gov ecosystem, while ensuring that state teams can successfully maintain your product after hand-off. Please follow these guidelines precisely. And feel free to reach out with any questions.
CT.gov Standards
CT.gov colors, fonts, and logos
CT content standards and best practices
Proper architecture for your digital project
Components and configurations to use in your design
Library of available designs
Transferring old content into the new design
State standards for your project’s compliance
CT's development platforms and tools
Analytics and tracking for your finished project
Maintenance and support requirements
Access learning path video for the CT.gov design system and components.
