---
name: ADS 3.0 Design System
description: React component library implementing the NSW Department of Education's ADS 3.0 design language
version: alpha
colors:
  # Palette (do not reference directly in components)
  blue-01: "#002664"
  blue-02: "#146CFD"
  blue-03: "#8CE0FF"
  blue-04: "#CBEDFD"
  red-01: "#630019"
  red-02: "#D7153A"
  red-03: "#FFB8C1"
  red-04: "#FFE6EA"
  orange-01: "#941B00"
  orange-02: "#F3631B"
  orange-03: "#FFCE99"
  orange-04: "#FDEDDF"
  green-01: "#004000"
  green-02: "#00AA45"
  green-03: "#A8EDB3"
  green-04: "#DBFADF"
  teal-01: "#0B3F47"
  teal-02: "#2E808E"
  teal-03: "#8CDBE5"
  teal-04: "#D1EEEA"
  brown-01: "#523719"
  brown-02: "#B68D5D"
  brown-03: "#E8D0B5"
  brown-04: "#EDE3D7"
  purple-01: "#441170"
  purple-02: "#8055F1"
  purple-03: "#CEBFFF"
  purple-04: "#E6E1FD"
  fuchsia-01: "#65004D"
  fuchsia-02: "#D912AE"
  fuchsia-03: "#F4B5E6"
  fuchsia-04: "#FDDEF2"
  yellow-01: "#694800"
  yellow-02: "#FAAF05"
  yellow-03: "#FDE79A"
  yellow-04: "#FFF4CF"
  grey-01: "#22272B"
  grey-02: "#495054"
  grey-03: "#CDD3D6"
  grey-04: "#EBEBEB"
  grey-05: "#F2F2F2"
  white: "#FFFFFF"
  # Semantic (use these in components)
  primary: "{colors.blue-01}"
  info: "{colors.blue-02}"
  secondary: "{colors.blue-04}"
  error: "{colors.red-02}"
  success: "{colors.green-02}"
  warning: "{colors.orange-02}"
  text: "{colors.grey-01}"
  text-secondary: "{colors.grey-02}"
  border: "{colors.grey-04}"
  bg: "{colors.grey-05}"
  surface: "{colors.white}"
  # Form controls
  control-border: "{colors.grey-03}"
  control-border-hover: "{colors.grey-01}"
  control-checked: "{colors.blue-01}"
  control-checked-hover: "{colors.blue-02}"
  control-focus-ring: "{colors.blue-04}"
  control-label: "{colors.blue-01}"
  control-description: "{colors.grey-02}"
  control-error: "{colors.red-02}"
  control-bg: "{colors.white}"
  control-bg-readonly: "{colors.grey-05}"
  # Button
  button-default: "{colors.blue-01}"
  button-danger: "{colors.red-02}"
  button-neutral: "{colors.grey-01}"
  button-subtle-bg: "{colors.blue-04}"
  button-subtle-text: "{colors.blue-01}"
  # Switch
  switch-on: "{colors.green-02}"
  switch-on-hover: "{colors.green-01}"
typography:
  h1:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 48px
    fontWeight: "700"
    lineHeight: 1.25
  h2:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 32px
    fontWeight: "700"
    lineHeight: 1.25
  h3:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 24px
    fontWeight: "600"
    lineHeight: 1.333
  h4:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 20px
    fontWeight: "600"
    lineHeight: 1.4
  h5:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 16px
    fontWeight: "600"
    lineHeight: 1.5
  h6:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 14px
    fontWeight: "600"
    lineHeight: 1.43
  intro:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 20px
    fontWeight: "400"
    lineHeight: 1.4
  body:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 16px
    fontWeight: "400"
    lineHeight: 1.5
  small:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 14px
    fontWeight: "400"
    lineHeight: 1.357
  caption:
    fontFamily: Public Sans Variable
    fontSize: 12px
    fontWeight: "400"
    lineHeight: 1.5
rounded:
  sm: 4px
  DEFAULT: 8px
  lg: 16px
  xl: 24px
  full: 9999px
spacing:
  unit: 4px
  scale: "Tailwind default (4px base: 1=4px, 2=8px, 3=12px, 4=16px, 6=24px, 8=32px)"
---

## Overview

ADS 3.0 (Adaptive Design System) is a React component library based on the NSW Department of Education's digital design language. It uses Public Sans as its typeface, a structured colour palette with semantic aliases, and consistent border radii and spacing. Components are built with React 19, TypeScript (strict), and Tailwind CSS v4.

All visual values come from design tokens defined in `src/tokens/tokens.css`. Components never use raw colour values — they reference semantic or domain-specific token classes via Tailwind utilities.

## Colors

The palette is organised in layers, from raw to consumable:

1. **Palette** — Raw values across 10 colour families (blue, red, orange, green, teal, brown, purple, fuchsia, yellow, grey) with 4 shades each (`-01` darkest to `-04` lightest), plus grey-05 and white. Never use these directly in component code.
2. **Semantic** — Purpose-based aliases (`primary`, `info`, `secondary`, `error`, `success`, `warning`, `text`, `text-secondary`, `surface`, `bg`, `border`). Use these for general UI.
3. **Form control** — Shared interactive-state tokens for all form components: `control-border`, `control-border-hover`, `control-checked`, `control-checked-hover`, `control-focus-ring`, `control-label`, `control-description`, `control-error`, `control-bg`, `control-bg-readonly`.
4. **Button** — Intent tokens: `button-default` (navy), `button-danger` (red), `button-neutral` (dark grey), `button-subtle-bg`, `button-subtle-text`.
5. **Switch** — On-state tokens: `switch-on` (success green), `switch-on-hover`.
6. **Badge** — Status colour tokens: `badge-navy`, `badge-info`, `badge-info-light`, `badge-success`, `badge-success-light`, `badge-error`, `badge-error-light`, `badge-warning`, `badge-warning-light`, `badge-neutral`, plus contrast text tokens (`badge-on-success-light`, `badge-on-error-light`, `badge-on-warning-light`).
7. **Chip** — Border/fill state tokens: `chip-border`, `chip-text`, `chip-bg`, `chip-selected-bg`, `chip-selected-text`.
8. **Tag** — 11-colour system, each with a `-light` variant: navy, blue, green, red, orange, grey, teal, brown, purple, fuchsia, yellow.
9. **Alert** — Background, border, and icon tokens for 5 variants: `alert-{variant}-bg`, `alert-{variant}-border`, `alert-{variant}-icon` (info, warning, error, success, neutral).
10. **Avatar** — `avatar` (background), `avatar-text`.
11. **TopBar** — `topbar` (background, navy).
12. **SideNav** — `nav-bg`, `nav-text`, `nav-icon`, `nav-active`, `nav-divider`.

The primary brand colour is `blue-01` (#002664, dark navy) used for buttons, links, and navigation. `blue-02` (#146CFD) is the brighter accent for info states, focus rings, and highlights.

## Typography

The system uses **Public Sans Variable** (loaded via `@fontsource-variable/public-sans`). The type scale runs from `caption` (12px) to `h1` (48px). Headings use weight 600–700; body text uses 400.

Use Tailwind's `text-{scale}` utilities: `text-h1`, `text-h2`, `text-h3`, `text-h4`, `text-h5`, `text-h6`, `text-intro`, `text-body`, `text-small`, `text-caption`.

## Layout & Spacing

Spacing follows Tailwind's default 4px base scale. Common values:
- `p-2` (8px), `p-3` (12px), `p-4` (16px), `p-6` (24px) for padding
- `gap-2` (8px), `gap-3` (12px), `gap-4` (16px) for flex/grid gaps
- `space-y-4` (16px) for stacked content

No custom spacing tokens are defined — the Tailwind defaults are sufficient.

## Elevation & Depth

Two shadow levels:
- `shadow-default` — subtle lift for cards and surfaces (`0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)`)
- `shadow-md` — elevated elements like dropdowns and dialogs (`0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)`)

## Shapes

Border radii use the custom scale:
- `rounded-sm` (4px) — small elements, tags
- `rounded-default` (8px) — buttons, inputs, alerts, chips
- `rounded-lg` (16px) — cards, dialogs
- `rounded-xl` (24px) — large containers, page headers
- `rounded-full` (9999px) — badges, avatars, circular buttons

## Page Layout

Pages are composed using the **AppShell** template, which provides the fixed TopBar, collapsible SideNav, and scrollable content area. Content within the main area follows these conventions:

### Shell structure
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TopBar (h-16, fixed top, full width)    │
├────────┬────────────────────────────────┤
│SideNav │ Content area (scrollable)      │
│(w-[360]│                                │
│ or     │  PageHeader (optional)         │
│ w-20   │                                │
│collapsed│ Main content                  │
│)       │                                │
└────────┴────────────────────────────────┘
```

### Content patterns

**Dashboard** — Use a responsive grid for content cards:
- 2-column grid at `lg` breakpoint: `grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6`
- Stat cards in a horizontal row: `flex gap-4` or `grid grid-cols-3 gap-4`
- Content padding: `p-6` or `p-8`
- Section spacing: `space-y-6`

**List page** — Stat summary row above a scrollable list:
- Stat cards row: `flex gap-4` with Card components
- List section: Card wrapping a vertical list with `divide-y divide-border`
- Each list item: `px-6 py-4` with flex layout for metadata

**Form page** — Stepped form with vertical stepper:
- Content max-width: `max-w-3xl` for readable line length
- Form sections: `space-y-6` between groups
- Stepper: vertical list on left, form content fills remaining space
- Submit actions: right-aligned with `flex justify-end gap-3`

### Spacing conventions
- Page content padding: `p-6` (24px) minimum
- Section gap: `gap-6` (24px) between major sections
- Card internal padding: `p-5` or `p-6`
- Form field spacing: `space-y-4` (16px) between fields, `space-y-6` (24px) between groups

---

## Components

### Atoms

#### Button

Interactive button with variant/intent/size matrix.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `variant` | `'primary' \| 'secondary' \| 'tertiary'` | `'primary'` | Visual weight |
| `intent` | `'default' \| 'danger' \| 'subtle' \| 'neutral'` | `'default'` | Semantic purpose |
| `size` | `'default' \| 'comfortable' \| 'compact'` | `'default'` | Height and padding |
| `loading` | `boolean` | `false` | Shows spinner, disables interaction |
| `leftIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon before label |
| `rightIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon after label |

```tsx
import { Button } from '@/components/atoms/Button'

<Button variant="primary" intent="default">Save</Button>
<Button variant="secondary" intent="danger" leftIcon={<Trash2 />}>Delete</Button>
<Button variant="tertiary" size="compact">Cancel</Button>
```

#### IconButton

Icon-only button with required `aria-label`.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `variant` | `'primary' \| 'secondary' \| 'tertiary'` | `'primary'` | Visual weight |
| `intent` | `'default' \| 'danger' \| 'neutral'` | `'default'` | Semantic purpose |
| `size` | `'default' \| 'large' \| 'compact' \| 'small' \| 'xsmall'` | `'default'` | Button dimensions |
| `shape` | `'circle' \| 'square'` | `'circle'` | Border radius |
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** The icon element |
| `aria-label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Accessible label |

```tsx
import { IconButton } from '@/components/atoms/IconButton'
import { X, Settings } from 'lucide-react'

<IconButton icon={<X />} aria-label="Close" variant="tertiary" />
<IconButton icon={<Settings />} aria-label="Settings" shape="square" size="compact" />
```

#### Input

Text input with label, description, hint, error, and icon slots.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text below label |
| `hint` | `string` | — | Inline hint (right-aligned) |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message (replaces description) |
| `variant` | `'outlined' \| 'stacked'` | `'outlined'` | Label position |
| `size` | `'default' \| 'compact'` | `'default'` | Input height |
| `leftIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon inside input (left) |
| `rightIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon inside input (right) |

```tsx
import { Input } from '@/components/atoms/Input'
import { Search, Mail } from 'lucide-react'

<Input label="Email" type="email" placeholder="you@example.com" leftIcon={<Mail />} />
<Input label="Search" variant="stacked" size="compact" leftIcon={<Search />} />
<Input label="Name" error="Name is required" />
```

#### Textarea

Multi-line text input with optional auto-resize.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text below label |
| `hint` | `string` | — | Inline hint |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message |
| `variant` | `'outlined' \| 'stacked'` | `'outlined'` | Label position |
| `resize` | `'vertical' \| 'horizontal' \| 'both' \| 'none'` | `'vertical'` | Resize handle |
| `autoResize` | `boolean` | `false` | Auto-grow with content |

```tsx
import { Textarea } from '@/components/atoms/Textarea'

<Textarea label="Notes" placeholder="Add your notes..." rows={4} />
<Textarea label="Description" autoResize error="Too short" />
```

#### Select

Custom dropdown select with keyboard navigation.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text |
| `hint` | `string` | — | Inline hint |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message |
| `variant` | `'outlined' \| 'stacked'` | `'outlined'` | Label position |
| `placeholder` | `string` | — | Placeholder text |
| `options` | `SelectOption[]` | — | **Required.** `{ value, label, disabled? }` |
| `value` | `string` | — | Controlled value |
| `defaultValue` | `string` | — | Uncontrolled default |
| `onChange` | `(value: string) => void` | — | Change handler |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the select |

```tsx
import { Select } from '@/components/atoms/Select'

<Select
  label="Status"
  options={[
    { value: 'active', label: 'Active' },
    { value: 'archived', label: 'Archived' },
    { value: 'draft', label: 'Draft' },
  ]}
  onChange={(val) => console.log(val)}
/>
```

#### Autocomplete

Combobox input with filtering, keyboard navigation, and optional free-text entry.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text below label |
| `hint` | `string` | — | Inline hint |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message |
| `placeholder` | `string` | — | Placeholder text |
| `options` | `AutocompleteOption[]` | — | **Required.** `{ value, label, disabled? }` |
| `value` | `string` | — | Controlled value |
| `onChange` | `(value: string) => void` | — | Change handler |
| `freeSolo` | `boolean` | `false` | Allow arbitrary text input |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the input |
| `loading` | `boolean` | `false` | Shows loading state |
| `noResultsText` | `string` | `'No results found'` | Empty state message |

```tsx
import { Autocomplete } from '@/components/atoms/Autocomplete'

<Autocomplete
  label="Country"
  options={[
    { value: 'au', label: 'Australia' },
    { value: 'nz', label: 'New Zealand' },
    { value: 'uk', label: 'United Kingdom' },
  ]}
  onChange={(val) => setCountry(val)}
/>
<Autocomplete label="Tags" freeSolo options={tagOptions} />
```

#### Checkbox

Checkbox with label, description, error, and indeterminate state.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text below label |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message |
| `indeterminate` | `boolean` | `false` | Shows minus icon |

```tsx
import { Checkbox } from '@/components/atoms/Checkbox'

<Checkbox label="I agree to the terms" />
<Checkbox label="Select all" indeterminate description="Some items are selected" />
<Checkbox label="Required" error="You must agree" />
```

#### Radio / RadioGroup

Radio buttons grouped with shared state.

| Prop (RadioGroup) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | Group label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Group help text |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message |
| `value` | `string` | — | Controlled value |
| `defaultValue` | `string` | — | Uncontrolled default |
| `orientation` | `'vertical' \| 'horizontal'` | `'vertical'` | Layout direction |
| `onChange` | `(value: string) => void` | — | Change handler |

| Prop (Radio) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | Radio label |
| `value` | `string` | — | **Required.** Radio value |

```tsx
import { RadioGroup, Radio } from '@/components/atoms/Radio'

<RadioGroup label="Priority" orientation="horizontal" onChange={setPriority}>
  <Radio value="low" label="Low" />
  <Radio value="medium" label="Medium" />
  <Radio value="high" label="High" />
</RadioGroup>
```

#### Switch

Toggle switch with label and description.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text |
| `checked` | `boolean` | `false` | Controlled state |
| `onChange` | `(checked: boolean) => void` | — | Change handler |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the switch |

```tsx
import { Switch } from '@/components/atoms/Switch'

<Switch label="Dark mode" checked={dark} onChange={setDark} />
<Switch label="Notifications" description="Receive email alerts" />
```

#### Slider

Single-value slider with step support and keyboard navigation.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | Visible label |
| `value` | `number` | — | **Required.** Current value |
| `onChange` | `(value: number) => void` | — | **Required.** Change handler |
| `min` | `number` | `0` | Minimum value |
| `max` | `number` | `100` | Maximum value |
| `step` | `number` | `1` | Step increment |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the slider |

```tsx
import { Slider } from '@/components/atoms/Slider'

<Slider label="Volume" value={volume} onChange={setVolume} min={0} max={100} />
<Slider label="Opacity" value={opacity} onChange={setOpacity} min={0} max={1} step={0.1} />
```

#### RangeSlider

Dual-thumb range slider for selecting a value range.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | Visible label |
| `value` | `[number, number]` | — | **Required.** Current range |
| `onChange` | `(value: [number, number]) => void` | — | **Required.** Change handler |
| `min` | `number` | `0` | Minimum value |
| `max` | `number` | `100` | Maximum value |
| `step` | `number` | `1` | Step increment |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the slider |

```tsx
import { RangeSlider } from '@/components/atoms/Slider'

<RangeSlider label="Price range" value={[20, 80]} onChange={setRange} min={0} max={200} />
```

#### FileInput

File picker with multi-file support and removable file tags.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Visible label |
| `description` | `string` | — | Help text |
| `error` | `string` | — | Error message |
| `accept` | `string` | — | Accepted file types (e.g., `.pdf,.docx`) |
| `multiple` | `boolean` | `false` | Allow multiple files |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the input |
| `onChange` | `(files: File[]) => void` | — | Change handler |

```tsx
import { FileInput } from '@/components/atoms/FileInput'

<FileInput label="Upload documents" accept=".pdf,.docx" multiple onChange={setFiles} />
<FileInput label="Profile photo" accept="image/*" />
```

#### Badge

Small status indicator with colour variants.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `variant` | `'navy' \| 'info' \| 'info-light' \| 'success' \| 'success-light' \| 'error' \| 'error-light' \| 'warning' \| 'warning-light' \| 'neutral' \| 'white'` | `'navy'` | Colour variant |
| `leftIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon before text |
| `rightIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon after text |

```tsx
import { Badge } from '@/components/atoms/Badge'

<Badge variant="success">Active</Badge>
<Badge variant="error-light">Overdue</Badge>
<Badge variant="info" leftIcon={<Clock />}>Pending</Badge>
```

#### Tag

Coloured label for categorisation.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `variant` | `'outline' \| 'filled' \| 'light'` | `'outline'` | Visual style |
| `color` | `'navy' \| 'blue' \| 'green' \| 'red' \| 'orange' \| 'grey' \| 'teal' \| 'brown' \| 'purple' \| 'fuchsia' \| 'yellow'` | `'navy'` | Colour |
| `size` | `'default' \| 'sm'` | `'default'` | Tag size |
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | Leading icon |
| `onRemove` | `() => void` | — | Shows remove button |

```tsx
import { Tag } from '@/components/atoms/Tag'

<Tag color="blue" variant="light">Research</Tag>
<Tag color="green" variant="filled" onRemove={handleRemove}>Complete</Tag>
```

#### Chip

Selectable/dismissible filter chip with optional colour variants.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Chip label |
| `selected` | `boolean` | `false` | Selected state |
| `color` | `'default' \| 'info' \| 'error' \| 'warning' \| 'success'` | — | Colour variant (unselected only) |
| `onDismiss` | `() => void` | — | Shows dismiss icon, makes removable |
| `rightIcon` | `ReactNode` | — | Custom right icon |

```tsx
import { Chip } from '@/components/atoms/Chip'

<Chip selected={isActive} onClick={toggle}>Qualitative</Chip>
<Chip onDismiss={() => removeFilter('date')}>2024</Chip>
<Chip color="success">Approved</Chip>
```

#### Tabs

Tab navigation with controlled selection. Compound component: `Tabs`, `TabList`, `Tab`, `TabPanel`.

| Prop (Tabs) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `value` | `string` | — | **Required.** Active tab value |
| `onChange` | `(value: string) => void` | — | **Required.** Tab change handler |

| Prop (Tab) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `value` | `string` | — | **Required.** Tab identifier |
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | Icon before label |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the tab |

| Prop (TabPanel) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `value` | `string` | — | **Required.** Must match a Tab value |

```tsx
import { Tabs, TabList, Tab, TabPanel } from '@/components/atoms/Tabs'

<Tabs value={activeTab} onChange={setActiveTab}>
  <TabList>
    <Tab value="overview">Overview</Tab>
    <Tab value="details" icon={<Info />}>Details</Tab>
    <Tab value="settings">Settings</Tab>
  </TabList>
  <TabPanel value="overview">Overview content</TabPanel>
  <TabPanel value="details">Details content</TabPanel>
  <TabPanel value="settings">Settings content</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
```

#### List

Vertical list with icon support, active state, and optional links. Compound component: `List`, `ListItem`, `ListSubheader`, `ListDivider`.

| Prop (ListItem) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | Leading icon |
| `active` | `boolean` | `false` | Highlighted state |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Disables the item |
| `href` | `string` | — | Renders as `<a>` instead of `<li>` |

```tsx
import { List, ListItem, ListSubheader, ListDivider } from '@/components/atoms/List'
import { Home, Settings, Users } from 'lucide-react'

<List>
  <ListSubheader>Navigation</ListSubheader>
  <ListItem icon={<Home />} active>Dashboard</ListItem>
  <ListItem icon={<Users />}>Team</ListItem>
  <ListDivider />
  <ListItem icon={<Settings />}>Settings</ListItem>
</List>
```

#### Avatar

Circular avatar showing initials or an image.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `initials` | `string` | — | **Required.** Fallback text (first 2 chars, uppercased) |
| `src` | `string` | — | Image URL |
| `alt` | `string` | — | Image alt text |
| `size` | `'sm' \| 'default' \| 'lg'` | `'default'` | Avatar dimensions (32/40/48px) |

```tsx
import { Avatar } from '@/components/atoms/Avatar'

<Avatar initials="JD" />
<Avatar initials="MM" src="/photos/mary.jpg" alt="Mary McKay" size="lg" />
```

#### Tooltip

Floating tooltip on hover/focus with arrow.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `content` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Tooltip content |
| `placement` | Floating UI `Placement` | `'top'` | Position relative to trigger |
| `delay` | `number \| { open?, close? }` | `{ open: 400, close: 0 }` | Show/hide delay (ms) |
| `children` | `ReactElement` | — | **Required.** Trigger element |

```tsx
import { Tooltip } from '@/components/atoms/Tooltip'

<Tooltip content="Save your changes">
  <Button>Save</Button>
</Tooltip>
```

### Molecules

#### Card

Container with variant styles. Compound component: `Card`, `CardHeader`, `CardTitle`, `CardDescription`, `CardContent`, `CardFooter`.

| Prop (Card) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `variant` | `'surface' \| 'outlined' \| 'elevated' \| 'filled'` | `'surface'` | Visual style |

| Prop (CardHeader) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `action` | `ReactNode` | — | Action element (top-right) |

```tsx
import { Card, CardHeader, CardTitle, CardDescription, CardContent, CardFooter } from '@/components/molecules/Card'

<Card variant="elevated">
  <CardHeader action={<IconButton icon={<MoreHorizontal />} aria-label="Options" variant="tertiary" />}>
    <CardTitle>Card Title</CardTitle>
    <CardDescription>Supporting description text</CardDescription>
  </CardHeader>
  <CardContent>
    <p>Card body content goes here.</p>
  </CardContent>
  <CardFooter>
    <Button variant="tertiary" size="compact">View details</Button>
  </CardFooter>
</Card>
```

#### Accordion

Collapsible content sections. Compound component: `Accordion`, `AccordionItem`, `AccordionTrigger`, `AccordionContent`.

| Prop (Accordion) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `type` | `'single' \| 'multiple'` | `'single'` | One or many open at once |
| `collapsible` | `boolean` | `false` | Allow closing all (single mode) |
| `defaultValue` | `string \| string[]` | — | Initially open item(s) |
| `value` | `string \| string[]` | — | Controlled open state |
| `onValueChange` | `(value) => void` | — | Change handler |

| Prop (AccordionItem) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `value` | `string` | — | **Required.** Unique item identifier |
| `disabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Prevents opening |

```tsx
import { Accordion, AccordionItem, AccordionTrigger, AccordionContent } from '@/components/molecules/Accordion'

<Accordion type="single" collapsible>
  <AccordionItem value="section-1">
    <AccordionTrigger>What is this?</AccordionTrigger>
    <AccordionContent>Explanation here.</AccordionContent>
  </AccordionItem>
  <AccordionItem value="section-2">
    <AccordionTrigger>How does it work?</AccordionTrigger>
    <AccordionContent>Details here.</AccordionContent>
  </AccordionItem>
</Accordion>
```

#### Alert

Contextual message with icon, title, close button, and action slot.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `variant` | `'info' \| 'warning' \| 'error' \| 'success' \| 'neutral'` | `'info'` | Alert type and colour |
| `title` | `string` | — | Bold heading |
| `onClose` | `() => void` | — | Shows close button |
| `action` | `ReactNode` | — | Action element (e.g. link or button) |
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | Custom icon (default based on variant) |

```tsx
import { Alert } from '@/components/molecules/Alert'

<Alert variant="success" title="Saved" onClose={dismiss}>
  Your changes have been saved successfully.
</Alert>
<Alert variant="error" title="Error">Something went wrong.</Alert>
```

#### Dialog

Modal dialog with backdrop, size options, and composed sections. Uses the native `<dialog>` element. Compound component: `Dialog`, `DialogHeader`, `DialogTitle`, `DialogDescription`, `DialogContent`, `DialogFooter`, `DialogClose`.

| Prop (Dialog) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `open` | `boolean` | — | **Required.** Controls visibility |
| `onClose` | `() => void` | — | **Required.** Close handler |
| `size` | `'sm' \| 'default' \| 'lg' \| 'full'` | `'default'` | Max width |
| `closeOnBackdrop` | `boolean` | `true` | Close when clicking backdrop |

| Prop (DialogHeader) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `onClose` | `() => void` | — | Shows close button in header |

| Prop (DialogClose) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `onClose` | `() => void` | — | **Required.** Close handler |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Button content |

```tsx
import { Dialog, DialogHeader, DialogTitle, DialogDescription, DialogContent, DialogFooter } from '@/components/molecules/Dialog'

<Dialog open={isOpen} onClose={() => setIsOpen(false)} size="sm">
  <DialogHeader onClose={() => setIsOpen(false)}>
    <DialogTitle>Confirm deletion</DialogTitle>
    <DialogDescription>This action cannot be undone.</DialogDescription>
  </DialogHeader>
  <DialogContent>Are you sure you want to delete this item?</DialogContent>
  <DialogFooter>
    <Button variant="tertiary" onClick={() => setIsOpen(false)}>Cancel</Button>
    <Button intent="danger">Delete</Button>
  </DialogFooter>
</Dialog>
```

#### Popover

Floating content panel triggered by a child element. Compound component: `Popover`, `PopoverTrigger`, `PopoverContent`, `PopoverClose`.

| Prop (Popover) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `placement` | Floating UI `Placement` | `'bottom'` | Position relative to trigger |
| `open` | `boolean` | — | Controlled open state |
| `onOpenChange` | `(open: boolean) => void` | — | Open state handler |

| Prop (PopoverClose) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `onClose` | `() => void` | — | **Required.** Close handler |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Button content |

```tsx
import { Popover, PopoverTrigger, PopoverContent } from '@/components/molecules/Popover'

<Popover placement="bottom-start">
  <PopoverTrigger>
    <Button variant="secondary">Options</Button>
  </PopoverTrigger>
  <PopoverContent>
    <p>Popover content here.</p>
  </PopoverContent>
</Popover>
```

#### DataTable

Data table with sorting, row selection, and pagination. Generic component supporting typed row data.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `columns` | `DataTableColumn<T>[]` | — | **Required.** Column definitions |
| `data` | `T[]` | — | **Required.** Row data array |
| `selectable` | `boolean` | `false` | Enable row selection with checkboxes |
| `pagination` | `boolean` | `true` | Show pagination controls |
| `pageSize` | `number` | `5` | Initial rows per page |
| `pageSizeOptions` | `number[]` | `[5, 10, 25]` | Page size dropdown options |
| `loading` | `boolean` | `false` | Shows loading state |
| `emptyMessage` | `string` | `'No data available'` | Empty state text |
| `onSelectionChange` | `(selected: T[]) => void` | — | Selection change handler |

**DataTableColumn:**

| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `key` | `string` | — | **Required.** Row data key |
| `header` | `string` | — | **Required.** Column header text |
| `sortable` | `boolean` | `false` | Enable column sorting |
| `align` | `'left' \| 'center' \| 'right'` | `'left'` | Text alignment |
| `render` | `(value, row, index) => ReactNode` | — | Custom cell renderer |

```tsx
import { DataTable } from '@/components/molecules/DataTable'

<DataTable
  columns={[
    { key: 'name', header: 'Name', sortable: true },
    { key: 'email', header: 'Email' },
    { key: 'role', header: 'Role', sortable: true },
    { key: 'status', header: 'Status', render: (val) => <Badge variant={val === 'active' ? 'success' : 'neutral'}>{val}</Badge> },
  ]}
  data={users}
  selectable
  pageSize={10}
  onSelectionChange={setSelected}
/>
```

### Organisms

#### TopBar

Fixed application header with logo, title, and action slots.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `title` | `string` | — | **Required.** Application title |
| `leading` | `ReactNode` | — | Leading element (e.g., hamburger menu) |
| `logo` | `ReactNode` | — | Logo element next to title |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | Trailing actions (e.g., notifications, avatar) |

```tsx
import { TopBar } from '@/components/organisms/TopBar'

<TopBar
  title="Performance and development plan"
  leading={<IconButton icon={<Menu />} aria-label="Menu" variant="tertiary" />}
  logo={<img src="/nsw-logo.svg" alt="NSW" className="h-7" />}
>
  <IconButton icon={<Bell />} aria-label="Notifications" variant="tertiary" />
  <Avatar initials="MM" size="sm" />
</TopBar>
```

#### SideNav

Collapsible sidebar navigation with grouped items, badges, and alert indicators. Compound component: `SideNav`, `SideNavItem`, `SideNavGroup`, `SideNavDivider`.

| Prop (SideNav) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `collapsed` | `boolean` | `false` | Collapsed to icon-only mode (w-20) |

| Prop (SideNavItem) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | Leading icon |
| `active` | `boolean` | `false` | Active/current state |
| `badge` | `number` | — | Count badge |
| `alert` | `boolean \| 'info' \| 'success' \| 'warning' \| 'error'` | — | Alert dot indicator |
| `href` | `string` | — | Renders as `<a>` instead of `<button>` |

| Prop (SideNavGroup) | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Group icon |
| `label` | `string` | — | **Required.** Group label |
| `defaultOpen` | `boolean` | `false` | Initially expanded |
| `badge` | `number` | — | Count badge |
| `alert` | `boolean \| 'info' \| 'success' \| 'warning' \| 'error'` | — | Alert dot indicator |
| `active` | `boolean` | `false` | Highlight the group trigger |

```tsx
import { SideNav, SideNavItem, SideNavGroup, SideNavDivider } from '@/components/organisms/SideNav'
import { Home, FileText, Settings, Users } from 'lucide-react'

<SideNav collapsed={isCollapsed}>
  <SideNavItem icon={<Home />} active>My status</SideNavItem>
  <SideNavItem icon={<FileText />}>My details</SideNavItem>
  <SideNavDivider />
  <SideNavGroup icon={<Users />} label="PDP" defaultOpen>
    <SideNavItem active>My PDP</SideNavItem>
    <SideNavItem>PDP guide</SideNavItem>
    <SideNavItem>Management</SideNavItem>
  </SideNavGroup>
  <SideNavItem icon={<Settings />}>Settings</SideNavItem>
</SideNav>
```

#### PageHeader

Page title section with themed background, decorative arcs, and optional icon.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `title` | `string` | — | **Required.** Page heading |
| `subtitle` | `string` | — | Supporting text below title |
| `icon` | `ReactNode` | — | Leading icon or illustration |
| `iconSize` | `string` | `'50px'` | Icon width/height |
| `theme` | `'light' \| 'dark'` | `'light'` | Background theme (light: blue-04 bg, dark: navy bg) |
| `centered` | `boolean` | `false` | Center-aligned layout |
| `noBackground` | `boolean` | `false` | No background or decorative arcs |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | Additional content below title |

```tsx
import { PageHeader } from '@/components/organisms/PageHeader'

<PageHeader title="My Workspace" subtitle="Accreditation Level: Maintaining Proficient Teacher">
  <div className="flex gap-4 mt-2">
    <Badge variant="info">Maintaining</Badge>
    <Badge variant="navy">5 Years</Badge>
  </div>
</PageHeader>
<PageHeader title="Welcome" theme="dark" centered />
<PageHeader title="Settings" noBackground />
```

### Templates

Templates are page-level layout components that define where content goes via typed slot props. They do not own content. Use them inside `AppShell` for full page layouts, or standalone for the content area only.

#### AppShell

Application shell that composes TopBar + SideNav + scrollable content area. All pages render inside this.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `topBar` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** TopBar component |
| `sideNav` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** SideNav component |
| `sideNavCollapsed` | `boolean` | `false` | Whether SideNav is in icon-only mode |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | Scrollable content area |

```tsx
import { AppShell } from '@/components/templates/AppShell'

<AppShell
  topBar={<TopBar title="My App" />}
  sideNav={<SideNav>{/* nav items */}</SideNav>}
>
  {/* Page content */}
</AppShell>
```

#### DashboardPage

Dashboard layout with stat summary row and responsive 2-column content grid.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `header` | `ReactNode` | — | PageHeader or custom header |
| `stats` | `ReactNode` | — | Stat cards row (flex wrapped) |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Content grid items (2-col at lg) |

```tsx
import { DashboardPage } from '@/components/templates/DashboardPage'

<DashboardPage
  header={<PageHeader title="Dashboard" />}
  stats={<><StatCard /><StatCard /><StatCard /></>}
>
  <Card>Left column</Card>
  <Card>Right column</Card>
</DashboardPage>
```

#### ListPage

List layout with stat summary, list header with actions, and scrollable item list.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `header` | `ReactNode` | — | PageHeader or custom header |
| `stats` | `ReactNode` | — | Stat cards row |
| `listHeader` | `ReactNode` | — | Title + action button above the list |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** List items (rendered inside divide-y container) |

```tsx
import { ListPage } from '@/components/templates/ListPage'

<ListPage
  header={<PageHeader title="Activity Log" />}
  stats={<><StatCard /><StatCard /></>}
  listHeader={<div className="flex justify-between"><h2>Items</h2><Button>Add</Button></div>}
>
  <div className="px-6 py-4">Item 1</div>
  <div className="px-6 py-4">Item 2</div>
</ListPage>
```

#### FormPage

Form layout with optional vertical stepper and constrained-width content.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `header` | `ReactNode` | — | PageHeader or custom header |
| `actions` | `ReactNode` | — | Action bar above form (dropdowns, buttons) |
| `steps` | `FormPageStep[]` | — | Vertical stepper steps (`{ label, status }`) |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Form content (max-w-3xl centered) |

**FormPageStep:**

| Property | Type | Description |
|----------|------|-------------|
| `label` | `string` | Step label text |
| `status` | `'complete' \| 'current' \| 'upcoming'` | Step state |

```tsx
import { FormPage } from '@/components/templates/FormPage'

<FormPage
  header={<PageHeader title="Setup" />}
  steps={[
    { label: 'Your details', status: 'current' },
    { label: 'Review', status: 'upcoming' },
  ]}
>
  <Card><CardContent><Input label="Name" /></CardContent></Card>
</FormPage>
```

#### DetailPage

Single-column detail view for records, profiles, or documents. Constrained width for readability.

| Prop | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `header` | `ReactNode` | — | PageHeader or custom header |
| `actions` | `ReactNode` | — | Action bar below header (e.g. tabs, buttons) |
| `maxWidth` | `'md' \| 'lg' \| 'xl' \| 'full'` | `'xl'` | Content area max width |
| `children` | `ReactNode` | — | **Required.** Page content |

```tsx
import { DetailPage } from '@/components/templates/DetailPage'

<DetailPage
  header={<PageHeader title="Alex Chen" subtitle="Senior Engineer" />}
  actions={<Tabs value={tab} onChange={setTab}><TabList><Tab value="overview">Overview</Tab></TabList></Tabs>}
  maxWidth="lg"
>
  <Card><CardContent>Detail content</CardContent></Card>
</DetailPage>
```

---

## Do's and Don'ts

**Do:**
- Use semantic token classes (`bg-primary`, `text-error`, `border-control-border`), never palette tokens (`bg-blue-01`)
- Use the `cn()` utility from `@/lib/utils` for conditional classes
- Use `forwardRef` for components wrapping native elements
- Use semantic HTML (`<button>`, `<input>`, `<dialog>`) — not `<div onClick>`
- Include `aria-label` on icon-only buttons
- Use `lucide-react` for icons (already a dev dependency)
- Compose pages using AppShell (TopBar + SideNav + content) as the outer layout
- Use the spacing conventions (p-6 content padding, gap-6 between sections)

**Don't:**
- Hardcode colour hex values in component code
- Use inline styles (except for truly dynamic values like calculated positions)
- Use CSS modules or styled-components
- Skip the `label` prop on form controls — all inputs must have visible labels
- Nest interactive elements (button inside button, link inside button)
- Reference palette tokens (`text-blue-01`, `border-grey-03`) in component code — add a semantic token if one doesn't exist