Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Modernizing Ben’s Guide for a New Generation
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, young learners have new ways to explore government, citizenship, and democracy through Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government. d’Vinci partnered with the U.S. Government Publishing Office to modernize this trusted educational resource creating a stronger digital foundation for the future. The inspiration for the Ben character comes from Benjamin Franklin, who as a young boy worked as an apprentice in a print shop and later went on to draft some of the nation’s most significant documents.
A More Accessible, Future-Ready Learning Experience
d’Vinci migrated Ben’s Guide from a legacy Joomla framework to Drupal, helping improve the site’s security, scalability, and long-term sustainability. The team also rebuilt and modernized the site’s interactive games and quizzes, with a strong focus on Section 508 accessibility so more learners can engage with the content.
Throughout the project, d’Vinci preserved the playful, approachable experience that makes Ben’s Guide effective for younger audiences while updating the technology and user experience behind it. The result is a more accessible and engaging platform that helps students connect with civics and government in ways that feel relevant to today’s digital learners.
The project reflects d’Vinci’s experience helping government agencies, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations modernize public-facing learning platforms. By combining educational UX, accessible design, content migration, and learning technology expertise, d’Vinci helps organizations extend the life and impact of important digital learning resources.
