Icon Card
Components
What is an Icon Card?
An Icon Card is a flexible, visually engaging content component designed to highlight key actions and guide users through clear navigation choices across a website. Built as part of the updated brand refresh, Icon Cards replace the older Icon component. They are intended for use on homepages and top-level pages, where scannability and usability are particularly important.
Icon Card Example
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Add a Cards Grid Section
- Click the Edit link at the top of the page.
- Place your cursor in the section where you want the cards.
- Click the plus icon → Select Cards Grid.
2. Add a Section Header
- Add a Section Header above your cards.
- (Optional) Add a teaser that provides supporting context.
- In Styles, set the header level to H2.
3. Add CTA Cards
- Place your cursor below the Section Header and add an Icon Card.
- Select an Icon from the dropdown.
- Add a Title (max 70 characters).
- Add a Teaser (max 300 characters).
- Configure the Button:
- URL: Select a piece of content or enter an internal/external path
- Link Text: Provide a clear action, e.g., “Visit the ABC Lab” (avoid generic text)
4. Add Additional Icon Cards
- Add at least two more cards (3, 6, or 9 recommended for visual balance).
Background Colors
We recommend working with a Site Administrator to apply background colors to CTA Card Grids and standalone CTA Cards when you need them to stand out.
Note: Background colors can be applied only within One Column and Card Grid sections.
How to Apply a Background Highlight
- Open the Styles tab.
- Choose one of the approved background colors:
- None (default)
- Blue 100
- Blue 300
- Blue 500
- Blue 700
- Sand 300
- Sand 500