Government Information Center
Elevating digital services to connect Delawareans to their government.Introducing Lighthouse
The First State’s First Design System
Lighthouse is more than just a design system; it’s a beacon guiding you towards creating exceptional digital experiences. Out goal is to provide you with the tools, components, and guidelines necessary to build cohesive and visually stunning products that shine in the digital landscape.
Latest Blog Posts
The GIC has a lot going on these days! From web development and content strategy to our updated common look and feel, this is where we share our progress, ask for agency input, and provide the wit and wisdom of a diverse team of civic tech experts!
New AI Tool to Manage Your PDFs!
Seeking Volunteers for an Exciting New Pilot Program If you’ve ever wondered, “How many PDFs does my agency actually have online—and what do we do with them?”—this is your chance to find out. One of the biggest challenges facing government agencies is the overwhelming number of legacy PDF files on their websites. Inaccessible documents that were originally created to be[…]New Lighthouse Release!
An update on our continuously evolving, open-source Lighthouse design system:Our developers have just announced the release of Lighthouse v1.2! This is an update with some exciting new features. New Components Archive Banner The ability to designate material as “archived” is useful when considering accessibility remediation. This designation preserves content in its current form without being remediated, provided it meets certain,[…]Starting Fresh with Fewer Pages
When the Delaware Division of the Arts set out to update its website, the challenge wasn’t just strategic, it was the technical equivalent of cleaning out the attic before moving into a new house. With more than a decade of old content, hundreds of legacy pages, and only one person dedicated to the task, the path forward required a willingness[…]
About our Agency
The Delaware Department of State (DOS) is responsible for ensuring citizens free and equal access to government information. With that in mind, the Department of State created the Government Information Center (GIC) with the mission to help harness the power of the internet and connect citizens to their government.
The GIC is a small team of professionals including web developers, web designers, information systems managers, graphic designers and video producers that work with the state and local government agencies to help them connect, through the web, with the citizens of Delaware.