We are experts in SharePoint design. We work across IT, internal communications and engagement teams to design sites that combine functionality, accessibility and engaging, on-brand visuals.
Our design services help organisations create SharePoint intranets, communication sites, pages and portals that look great and are easy to use. We combine technical expertise with creative design to deliver better SharePoint experiences.
Visual Design
First impressions count. A SharePoint landing page that looks great is the first step to high engagement. From homepage facelifts to full intranet overhauls, we help internal communications teams design SharePoint sites that wow.
Portal Sites
Our SharePoint portals help support business processes and initiatives outside of the global intranet. From HR sites, to learning hubs or change management centres, we can design portals for every scenario.
User Experience Design
Our in-house user experience (UX) team use employee feedback, insights and data to design engaging, people-friendly SharePoint solutions. From intranets to document management systems, our UX services make SharePoint easier to use for every employee.
Beacon
Beacon is our SharePoint design tool that helps create engaging, on-brand page layouts with ease. Sitting on top of SharePoint, Beacon integrates seamlessly with new or existing intranets to go beyond SharePoint out-of-the-box.
Elevate Your SharePoint Site Design
Speak to our expert designers
Design Examples
Looking for SharePoint design ideas? Take a look at what’s possible with SharePoint out-of-the-box vs more customised designs.
SharePoint Out-Of-The-Box
Use Microsoft’s ready-made templates, or build your own with standard web parts
Custom SharePoint Design
Our Work
TP ICAP: 7 Day Design Transformation
See how TP ICAP transformed their intranet homepage in just 7 days.
Before & After
SharePoint Design Guide
Say Goodbye to Boring SharePoint
Download our guide to evolving your intranet through better design
SharePoint Design FAQs
Can you add branding to SharePoint?
You can add basic branding to you SharePoint page design with OOTB features. Many organisations with detailed branding find the options too restrictive. In 2024, Microsoft are introducing SharePoint brand centre. Not all the details are available yet, but this may go some way to addressing these concerns.
With a customised SharePoint site design, you can be more creative with how you apply company branding. You’ll have free choice of colours and fonts, ability to add gradients, choose between square and rounded edges and more. All of which make a huge difference to how employees receive an intranet.
Is SharePoint site design important?
Yes. First impressions count, and employees will make a judgement in just 0.5 seconds. If a SharePoint page design is boring, outdated or cluttered, employees could switch off before they even get to the content.
But good intranet design isn’t just about looking good. It also includes functional design – or UX. Without good UX, employees may struggle to complete basic tasks like reading a news story or clicking on links.
UX design is the foundation to a practical, functioning intranet. Enhanced visual design is where higher levels of engagement come in.
Working with a SharePoint design specialist will help you create SharePoint site templates that combine the best of visual and UX design.
Do you just offer SharePoint design?
We offer lots of other services around SharePoint Online, including:
Is SharePoint design only important for intranets?
Good design is important regardless of how SharePoint is used. For things like document management, having files stored in logical locations that are easy to find and access is vital. All of that falls under the category of SharePoint design.
What are your SharePoint design tips?
Before any design, we always recommend starting with listening. Identify gaps or challenges with the current solution, what are employees missing, what do they need, what do they want. All of that information can be collated in a design that reflects an organisation’s people and values.
Aside from that, we’d always suggest:
- Avoid clutter – no one can find what they need if there’s too much content on the page
- Follow accessibility guidelines – a good looking intranet serves no purpose if it’s unusable
- Make use of white space – you don’t need to fill every gap on the page. White space can help make the important bits stand out
How much does SharePoint design cost?
It depends on your approach, and what you want to achieve. If you want to have a go yourself, you can use the ready-to-go Microsoft templates. For some organisations, these SharePoint design templates are a no-cost entry point to refreshing their intranet.
But, many organisations find these templates aren’t customisable and don’t fulfil their needs. If you want to work with a SharePoint design specialist to push OOTB components to the max, there will often be a one-off project fee.
If you want to go even further and use a design tool like Beacon, these types of products usually come with an annual licence cost.
Do you need IT to manage SharePoint site design?
Not always. Some SharePoint design tools, like ours, make it easy for site owners to manage SharePoint branding and design. This means you don’t need lots of technical expertise to make SharePoint look great.
About Silicon Reef
We are people-first Microsoft 365 experts, and SharePoint specialists. We build digital workplaces using Microsoft technology designed to deliver better employee experiences.
We’re not just tech wizards. We’re a team of people who understand that business success depends on every member of an organisation. Our people-first approach combined with our expertise allows us to work with both technical and non-technical teams to give your modern workplace a human touch.
Ready to talk?
So are we. Get in touch today to discuss your SharePoint design needs.
Book a Meeting
Book a Meeting