State of Delaware
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 Lighthouse Release! (v1.3)
Our developers have just announced another update to our continuously evolving, open-source design system!Here are some of the features you’ll find in the new release of Lighthouse v1.3! State-Level Notification Icon Accessibility The icons in the state-level notification bar were being flagged for accessibility violations for having non-specific file names. Our developers hid those names, and because the icons are[…]Managing Your Website Updates
How to Use the Maintenance Request Form Keeping your agency’s digital presence accurate, accessible, and current requires collaboration. While state agencies are responsible for authoring and managing their own website content, the Government Information Center (GIC) provides technical support and deployment assistance. The GIC Website Maintenance Request Form is the designated gateway for submitting implementation requests, troubleshooting bugs, and coordinating[…]The Big Impact of Small Words
Why Effective Microcopy is Crucial “Microcopy” might sound like classified intel from a spy thriller, but there’s no secret code involved. It’s simply the “next-step” instructions provided for your website’s visitors. Microcopy is the short bits of text – button labels, link text, error messages, form field prompts – that guide visitors through their digital experience. Microcopy exists to solve[…]
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.