--- title: Resources date: 2025-11-10T13:02:00-08:00 canonical_url: "https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources" section: Resources Home --- ## [Resources](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources) 24 resources found. Displaying page 1 of 3. [ ![October 2026](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/Dark-version.jpg?w=3844&h=1820&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1763050586&s=0b51716bd05971107e8be593d2c01308) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/oct-2026)Newsletter [ October 2026](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/oct-2026) Driving users to action [ ![Picking the right hero for your page](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/components-hero-heroes.jpg?w=1923&h=703&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1780087408&s=4a7a3fdabd71094470da10bafebfb967) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/using-hero-components-to-enforce-a-consistent-ux)Content Design [ Picking the right hero for your page](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/using-hero-components-to-enforce-a-consistent-ux) Being purposeful and consistent with hero choices ensures a better user experience [ ![August 2026](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/Dark-version.jpg?w=3844&h=1820&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1763050586&s=0b51716bd05971107e8be593d2c01308) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/aug-2026)Newsletter [ August 2026](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/aug-2026) Amplifying important messages [ ![Components for amplifying important messages](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/components-hero-important-info.jpg?w=1923&h=703&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1775846659&s=ffd41a8ba97d49fe1c643c8462fe78df) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/components-that-highlighting-important-content)Content Design [ Components for amplifying important messages](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/components-that-highlighting-important-content) [ ![June 2026](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/Dark-version.jpg?w=3844&h=1820&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1763050586&s=0b51716bd05971107e8be593d2c01308) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/june-2026)Newsletter [ June 2026](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/june-2026) Image Hero, drafting tips, & guiding users to deeper content [ ![Components that guide users to deeper content](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/cover4.jpg?w=1923&h=1025&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1776108951&s=bbbc4873942d1bc538b585c8901bcd68) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/the-components-that-guiding-users-to-deeper-content) [ Components that guide users to deeper content](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/the-components-that-guiding-users-to-deeper-content) Many components in the UMD Design System can help lead users to additional content. Cards, Pathways, Lists, and Carousels all help users move from overview to depth, but they shape that journey in different ways. [ ![May 2026](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/Dark-version.jpg?w=3844&h=1820&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1763050586&s=0b51716bd05971107e8be593d2c01308) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/may-2026)Newsletter [ May 2026](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/may-2026) Overlay cards & components for images [ ![What components can I use for image groups](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/hero.jpg?w=1923&h=703&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1764942931&s=159ee9dd3ce12f9b31fd7f80c1a44c47) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/what-components-can-i-use-for-image-groups)Content Design [ What components can I use for image groups](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/what-components-can-i-use-for-image-groups) Get tips for choosing components that help you organize large collections of images into clear, meaningful sections—adding structure, context, and visual pacing so users can easily follow the story without feeling overwhelmed. [ ![April 2026](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/Dark-version.jpg?w=3844&h=1820&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1763050586&s=0b51716bd05971107e8be593d2c01308) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/apr-2026)Newsletter [ April 2026](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/apr-2026) Nested content options within rich text & managing links and lists [ ![Managing large sets of links and lists](https://umd-design.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/article-linkslinks.jpg?w=1923&h=703&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1774965942&s=441c46aed763c77b3923d05336be5d23) ](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/choosing-the-right-component-for-large-sets-of-links-and-listings)Content Design [ Managing large sets of links and lists](https://designsystem.umd.edu/resources/choosing-the-right-component-for-large-sets-of-links-and-listings) Collections of lists or links require organized, scannable layouts that help users navigate quickly and move forward with confidence.