Singapore Government Design System (SGDS) is an open-source toolkit for teams creating digital services for Singapore government. It provides shared foundations for colour, typography, spacing, and design tokens, alongside interface components such as buttons, tabs, forms, cards, and tables. Templates combine foundations, components, and utilities into reusable page layouts, while blocks are sections that teams can assemble into templates and product experiences. SGDS v3 supports sub-brands and agency-specific requirements while retaining a shared government identity. Developers can install the web component package with npm, pnpm, yarn, or bun; integration guidance covers React, Vue, Angular, and Next.js. Utility classes require Tailwind CSS v4. Design access is through GovTech Figma Enterprise libraries or the SGDS UI Kit in Figma Community for agencies outside GovTech and partners. SGDS says components are designed to meet government accessibility standards by default and offers guidance for AI tools. All .gov.sg digital services must adopt the Official Government Banner and Global Footer. Feedback goes through Slack and bug reports through GitHub.
Who it is for
SGDS is suited to teams building digital services for Singapore government that need shared design foundations, components, templates, or reusable page sections. Its developer guidance covers several web frameworks, while designers can access its UI Kit through Figma Community or GovTech Figma Enterprise.
What is good
- Shared colour, type, spacing, and design tokens.
- Includes components, templates, and reusable blocks.
- Framework guidance covers React, Vue, Angular, and Next.js.
- Components are designed for government accessibility standards.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Utility classes require Tailwind CSS v4.
- .gov.sg services must adopt the Official Government Banner and Global Footer.
- GovTech private Figma libraries require a corporate email.
Verdict
SGDS brings common design foundations and implementation guidance together for government service teams. Check the Tailwind CSS v4 requirement and required government banner and footer when planning a project.
Get started with Singapore Government Design System
- Open the SGDS website and review its design and development guides.
- For web components, install the package with npm, pnpm, yarn, or bun.
- Follow the integration instructions for React, Vue, Angular, or Next.js.
- Use Tailwind CSS v4 if using SGDS utility classes.
- For design work, enable SGDS v3 libraries through GovTech Figma Enterprise, or access the UI Kit through Figma Community if outside GovTech or a partner.
- For .gov.sg services, adopt the Official Government Banner and Global Footer.
What the free plan stops at
SGDS utility classes require Tailwind CSS v4. All .gov.sg digital services must adopt the Official Government Banner and Global Footer.
Questions about Singapore Government Design System
How much does Singapore Government Design System cost?
The listed plan is free. The pricing note describes SGDS as open source.
What does SGDS include?
It provides design foundations, components, templates, and reusable blocks. Foundations include colour, typography, spacing, and design tokens.
Which frameworks are covered?
The development guide provides integration instructions for React, Vue, Angular, and Next.js.
How can I use SGDS in Figma?
GovTech Figma Enterprise users can enable SGDS v3 libraries. Agencies outside GovTech and partners can access the SGDS UI Kit through Figma Community; GovTech employees need a corporate email address for private libraries.
Who makes SGDS?
It is made by GovTech, the Government Technology Agency of Singapore.
What must .gov.sg digital services include?
They must adopt the Official Government Banner and Global Footer.
Singapore Government Design System plans and pricing
All plansCompared on UI kit libraries
- Primary asset format
- figma
- Design-system ready
- Yes
- Responsive components
- Yes
- Accessibility guidance
- Yes
- License scope
- personal
