The OGCB Kern UX Theme is a specialized Drupal theme that provides a standardized and visually consistent user interface for government community platforms. It leverages the KERN Design System to offer features like dark mode support, flexible layouts, and tailored styling for community-specific modules, all while being optimized for the Open Government Community Builder ecosystem.
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_uxbase 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_iconsand provides library overrides for popular modules likeGin,Klaro, andFacetsto ensure a unified look and feel.
Requirements
This theme requires the following:
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.