OGCB Base theme (built on kern_ux)

The OGCB Kern UX Theme is a specialized Drupal theme designed as part of the Open Government Community Builder (OGCB) initiative. It provides a robust and visually consistent user interface for government community platforms, built directly upon the foundation of the KERN Design System.

This theme acts as a bridge between the flexible community features of OGCB and the standardized design patterns required for modern German government digital services.

Key Features

• KERN Design System Integration: Fully leverages the kern_ux base theme to implement official government design standards.
• Built for Community: Tailored styling for core OGCB features including Group management, Media libraries, Private Messaging, and the DANSE (Events/Notifications) system.
• Dark Mode Support: Native light and dark mode support with an "Auto" mode that adapts to user system preferences.
• Flexible Layouts:
  • Sticky header options.
  • Configurable layout width limits to improve readability on large screens.
  • Responsive design optimized for both mobile and desktop community interaction.
• Developer Friendly: Seamlessly integrates with ui_icons and provides library overrides for popular modules like Gin, Klaro, and Facets to ensure a unified look and feel.

Requirements

This theme requires the following:

• KERN UX Base Theme
• UI Icons

Recommended Use

While this theme can be used standalone, it is specifically optimized for use within the Open Government Community Builder ecosystem. It provides the necessary "Kern-flavored" styling for complex community interactions like group memberships, location maps, and threaded discussions.

About OGCB

The Open Government Community Builder (OGCB) is a starter kit/recipe for building government community websites that foster engagement and collaboration through groups, events, and shared content.