diff --git a/content/events/2024/03/2024-03-21-uswds-monthly-call-march-2024.md b/content/events/2024/03/2024-03-21-uswds-monthly-call-march-2024.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f0ee4cfc96 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2024/03/2024-03-21-uswds-monthly-call-march-2024.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +--- +title: USWDS Monthly Call - March 2024 +deck: How to build with U.S. Web Design System tools +kicker: USWDS +summary: Join the U.S. Web Design System team for a lesson on customizing and extending the design system. +host: U.S. Web Design System +event_organizer: Digital.gov +cop_events: "" +registration_url: https://gsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdu6pqzwuH6ocAtOZ2fI_hHryn0lQ9es +date: 2024-03-21 14:00:00 -0500 +end_date: 2024-03-21 15:00:00 -0500 +# See all topics at https://digital.gov/topics +topics: + - design + - software-engineering + - user-centered-design +slug: uswds-monthly-call-march-2024 +# zoom, youtube_live, adobe_connect, google +event_platform: zoom +primary_image: 2024-uswds-monthly-call-march-title-card + +--- + +Join the U.S. Web Design System team for a lesson on customizing and extending USWDS. You’ll learn how to build new components that look and feel consistent with existing components. + +You’ll learn to: + +* Work with design system settings +* Apply tokens consistently with Sass functions and mixins +* Avoid style conflicts when overriding defaults +* Use tools for ensuring proper color contrast in every context + +**This event is best suited for:** Developers who have basic to advanced familiarity with the design system. + +## Speakers + +* **Dan Williams** **-** Product Lead, USWDS +* **James Mejia** **-** Developer, USWDS Contractor +* **Charlie Mahoney** **-** Developer, USWDS Contractor + +## Join our Communities of Practice + +* [USWDS](https://designsystem.digital.gov/about/community/) +* [Section 508 IT Accessibility](https://www.section508.gov/manage/join-the-508-community/) + +*This event is part of a monthly series that takes place on the third Thursday of each month. Don’t forget to set a placeholder on your personal calendar for our future events this year.* + +## About the USWDS + +[The U.S. Web Design System](https://designsystem.digital.gov/) is a toolkit of principles, guidance, and code to help government teams design and build accessible, mobile-friendly websites backed by user research and modern best practices. + +* [The U.S. Web Design System](https://designsystem.digital.gov/) +* [Contribute on GitHub](https://github.com/uswds/uswds/issues) +* [Email Us](mailto:uswds@gsa.gov) +* [Join our community](https://digital.gov/communities/uswds/) +* [Follow @uswds on Twitter](https://twitter.com/uswds)