# Molecules **What are Molecules?** In CivicTheme, **molecules** are combinations of atoms that work together as a functional unit, based on Brad Frost's **Atomic Design** principles. These components are created by joining multiple atoms to form simple, reusable interface elements with distinct functionality. *** Molecules in CivicTheme include components such as search fields, navigation items, and card components, all designed to ensure **accessibility**, **consistency**, and **reusability** across digital services. These molecules serve as the connective tissue of CivicTheme, bridging atoms and more complex organisms, ensuring a consistent, accessible, and flexible design system across projects. Each molecule follows **WCAG 2.2 AA standards** and is optimised for both design and development, with implementations available in [Figma](https://www.figma.com/design/nXTZFR1mKPLExtEbYtazzD/CivicTheme--Design-System-v1.9.0?node-id=0-1\&t=b83UZlIpwPkLMi9E-1) and **Storybook**. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.civictheme.io/components/molecules.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.