SGDS Page Templates
Ready-to-use full-page templates using SGDS components and utilities — adapted from the visual patterns of shadcn Blocks. Each template gives a beautiful starting point without writing layout code from scratch.
Prerequisites
Every page must include the Application Shell. Read sgds-pattern-block-templates → reference/application-shell.md before generating any page. The shell provides mandatory<sgds-masthead>,<sgds-mainnav>, and<sgds-footer>on every page, plus container class selection (.sgds-containervs.sgds-container-sidebar) and sticky-header conventions. Never generate a page template without all three shell components.
import "@govtechsg/sgds-web-component/themes/day.css";
import "@govtechsg/sgds-web-component/css/sgds.css";
import "@govtechsg/sgds-web-component/css/utility.css";See sgds-getting-started and sgds-components for full installation.
For container width and max-width utilities used in these templates, see sgds-utilities.
Quick Decision Guide
| What you're building | Template to use |
|---|---|
| Internal tool, admin portal, dashboard | Dashboard |
| Login / sign-in page | Login |
| Multi-field settings or data-entry form | Form Page |
| Data list with search, filters, pagination | List Page |
| Company/agency profile, team intro, achievements | About Us |
→ Read reference/dashboard.md
Sidebar navigation + stat cards row + data table. Use for dashboards, admin portals, internal tools.
Note: The dashboard template uses sgds-sidebar (RC component). Load the CDN script before other SGDS imports — see sgds-components sidebar reference for the CDN tag and framework setup.→ Read reference/login.md
Centered card with email/password form. Use for authentication, sign-in, sign-up pages.
→ Read reference/form-page.md
Two-column settings layout with labelled form sections. Use for settings pages, profile pages, multi-section data entry.
→ Read reference/list-page.md
Search + filter bar + table + pagination. Use for record lists, search results, data management pages.
→ Read reference/about-us.md
Two-column headline + image grid + logo strip + achievements stats panel. Use for agency profiles, product about pages, team introductions.
Visual Hierarchy Principles (apply to all templates)
These are the rules that make SGDS UIs look polished — the same principles shadcn/Mantine use:
1. Layer backgrounds to create depth
- Page background:
sgds:bg-surface-default(the base canvas) - Cards / panels:
sgds:bg-surface-raised(lifts content off the page) - Nested content areas:
sgds:bg-surface-overlaysparingly
2. Use semantic spacing, not raw numbers Prefer sgds:p-layout-md, sgds:gap-layout-md, sgds:p-component-md over sgds:p-4. Semantic tokens are responsive and encode intent. Always apply whitespace between sections and elements — never render blocks without spacing. See sgds-utilities-spacing for the full defaults table.
3. Consistent card anatomy Every card: padding inside (sgds:p-component-lg), gap between card rows (sgds:gap-layout-md), border-radius (sgds:rounded-lg), subtle shadow (sgds:shadow-card).
4. Action hierarchy in forms Primary action → <sgds-button variant="primary">. Secondary / cancel → <sgds-button variant="outline">. Destructive → <sgds-button variant="ghost" tone="danger">.
5. Muted labels, prominent values In stat cards and description lists: label in sgds:text-muted sgds:text-sm, value in sgds:text-default sgds:text-2xl sgds:font-semibold.