SharePoint Services
Elegant Design, Seamless UX, Innovative Functionality
We help organisations create SharePoint sites that are visually striking, user-friendly, and aligned with their business goals. Our expertise spans intranets, communication sites, pages, and portals, ensuring your site design meets both functional and aesthetic needs. Whether you’re looking for fresh SharePoint design ideas or need structured page layouts, we deliver solutions that work for your business.
- Intranet Design
- Digital Workplace Design
- Information Architecture & Content Design
- Accessibility & Inclusive Design
- Designing for Copilot & AI
We design modern SharePoint intranets that feel like a natural home for your organisation – a place where people can find what they need, stay informed and get work done without friction. Our intranet design approach is people‑first, balancing strong visual identity with clarity, usability and performance so your intranet looks great and works even better.
Every intranet we design is grounded in real employee needs and business priorities, so your SharePoint intranet is not only well‑designed on day one, but remains useful, relevant and manageable over time.
Visual Design & Branding
We design branded SharePoint experiences that that reflect your organisation’s identity, culture and values, without compromising performance or accessibility.
Navigation & Structure
Design clear, intuitive navigation that helps people understand where they are and where to go next. From global menus to hub and departmental structures, we reduce friction and cognitive load so people can move through your intranet with confidence.
User Experience Design
Shape end‑to‑end intranet journeys that make common tasks simple and content easy to consume. We focus on clarity, consistency and purposeful interactions across desktop, mobile and Teams, so your intranet fits naturally into the flow of work.
We design SharePoint as the centre of your digital workplace, connecting it seamlessly with the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Instead of treating tools as separate solutions, we create joined‑up experiences that support modern, flexible ways of working.
By bringing together SharePoint, Viva, Copilot and Power Platform, we help you build a digital workplace that’s easier to navigate, more productive and better aligned to how employees actually work day‑to‑day.
SharePoint as the Digital Workplace Hub
Make SharePoint the central entry point for your digital workplace, providing a consistent experience for content, communication and collaboration across Microsoft 365.
Viva, Copilot & M365 Integration
Design experiences that surface Viva Connections, Viva Engage, Copilot and key Microsoft 365 tools in the flow of work, helping employees access what they need without constant context‑switching.
Process‑Led Experiences
Design task‑focused experiences using Power Platform and automation, turning everyday processes into clear, intuitive journeys that save time and reduce frustration.
We help organisations bring order to complex content by designing clear structures that make information easier to find, understand and manage. Good information architecture underpins every successful SharePoint experience, from the very first click.
By combining user insight with practical governance, we design SharePoint environments that work for end users and content owners alike – supporting long‑term adoption, scalability and content quality.
Information Architecture & Navigation
Design logical site structures, navigation models and content hierarchies that reflect how your organisation works and how employees expect to find information.
Content‑First Page Design
Create flexible page layouts and content patterns that support clear communication, storytelling and reuse – without relying on overly complex designs that are hard to maintain.
Findability & Content Clarity
Design with search, metadata and AI‑driven discovery in mind, helping users locate relevant content quickly and confidently.
Accessibility and inclusion are built into how we design SharePoint – from page layouts and navigation to content patterns and components. We create accessible, people‑first experiences and give your teams the guidance, templates and tools they need to keep them that way over time.
By combining inclusive design principles with practical support and governance, we help you build SharePoint experiences that work for as many people as possible, while supporting compliance and modern best practice.
Designing for Accessibility
Apply accessibility best practice across layouts, navigation and interactions so your SharePoint environment supports a wide range of needs and abilities from day one.
Inclusive Content Patterns
Design content experiences that prioritise clarity, readability and consistency, making information easier to consume for diverse audiences and simpler to produce for content owners.
Supporting Ongoing Accessibility
Provide accessible templates, guidance and (where needed) specialist tools so intranet owners and content creators can maintain accessible experiences as content grows and changes.
We’re making a commitment to include a Copilot agent with every SharePoint intranet we deliver – and that starts with how we design it. By combining thoughtful SharePoint design with AI agents, we create intranets that not only look on-brand and intuitive, but also give employees direct, intelligent support in the flow of work.
Our approach to AI-powered intranets is rooted in strong information architecture, clear content and well-planned page layouts, so Copilot has reliable foundations to draw from. As we design your SharePoint experience, we shape navigation, page templates and components around the moments where agents can add the most value – helping people find answers faster and reducing noise.
AI in SharePoint Design
We design SharePoint intranets with Copilot in mind from day one. That means structuring content, pages and journeys so AI agents can surface accurate, useful responses, turning your intranet from a static set of pages into a dynamic, intelligent experience.
Role-Aware Experiences by Design
Different teams need different kinds of support, so we design with those roles in mind. From internal comms and HR to IT and frontline teams, we plan layouts, hubs and content types that make it easier for tailored agents to guide people through key questions, processes and tasks.
Designing for Today and What’s Next
Whether you’re creating a new intranet or evolving an existing SharePoint environment, we help you identify high-value AI use cases and bake them into your design. You get a visually engaging, user-friendly intranet that’s ready for Copilot from day one – and structured to grow as your AI ambitions do.
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Our People-First Approach
SharePoint design at Silicon Reef starts with people, not page layouts. We look at how different teams actually work, the tools they rely on, and the journeys they take through your digital workplace, then shape sites and experiences around that reality.
Our approach blends deep Microsoft 365 expertise with a strong focus on employee needs, so every design decision balances technical best practice with real‑world usability. Whether it’s an intranet, campaign hub, or document management platform, we design clear, intuitive, on‑brand SharePoint experiences that help people get to the right information and tools quickly.
Thorough Discovery & User Research – We start by understanding your organisation’s goals, workflows, and pain points, speaking to stakeholders and end‑users to see how they really work and where SharePoint can add the most value.
Intuitive & Inclusive UX Design – We create clean, uncluttered layouts with clear journeys and calls to action, so even occasional users can navigate confidently on any device, without needing detailed training.
User‑Focused IA & Navigation – We structure sites and navigation around real employee tasks rather than internal structures, using plain‑language labels and consistent patterns to make it easy to move from high‑level landing pages to the right library, list, or app.
Brand‑Aligned & Consistent Visual Design – We ensure SharePoint looks and feels like a natural extension of your brand, with consistent styling and reusable components that help people feel at home wherever they land.
Collaborative, Tailored Design Process – We design with your teams, not in isolation, using workshops and prototypes to refine ideas and then configuring SharePoint to fit your specific scenarios, so the final solution feels tailored, practical, and ready to grow with your organisation.
“We have all thoroughly enjoyed working with Silicon Reef to deliver the new AbbeyNet. The team provided brilliant strategic insight and expertise on how to maximise the use of SharePoint in a way that best suits the needs of Westminster Abbey and our colleagues. The designs focused on maximising SharePoint’s out-of-the-box features while ensuring strong alignment with the Abbey brand and avoiding a ‘corporate’ look…
We have exciting plans to continue working with the team throughout 2026 to build out our digital platforms for staff and volunteers and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
A Copilot Agent with Every Intranet
AI is so much more than drafting content or summarising meeting notes. When it’s considered from the very start of your SharePoint design, AI can fundamentally change how you structure, brand and build your intranet – and how employees actually use it day to day.
That’s why we’re committing to include a Copilot agent with every intranet we deliver. Whether you’re creating a new SharePoint intranet or evolving what you already have, we’ll design with AI in mind, pinpoint high‑value use cases and turn your intranet into a truly intelligent, design‑led experience.
“Our new intranet is essential to the University’s strategy, our community and our progression. For the first time, staff have a dedicated channel of news and information.
It was a pleasure to work with Silicon Reef. To have their knowledge and expertise in developing a user-centred intranet using SharePoint was critical to our success. Embedding Silicon Reef’s Beacon software to lift the out-of-the-box features and the My Tools app to give users a choice of business applications to choose from have been an unexpected and very welcome bonus.”
Our Products
Beacon was created from our extensive experience in SharePoint design, enabling organisations to customise sites with intuitive page layouts and personalised site design solutions. Whether you’re looking for design ideas or advanced navigation options, Beacon offers a seamless way to create a SharePoint site that is engaging and easy to manage.
The best part, it is all delivered within Teams and SharePoint. Eliminating the need for third-party apps and keeping collaboration within Microsoft 365.
Branding & Design
Make your intranet sites and pages look more like your brand with a wide range of design webparts that provide better employee engagement and simplified user experience.
News Management & Personalisation
Enable internal comms teams to plan, create and track employee news while giving employees the capability of personalising how they view their newsfeed.
Simplified Quick Links & Business Apps
Provide a clean and simple way of saving Quick Links and favourite tools within one safe place.
Client Stories
Transforming Internal Communications
See how the University of Leeds helped over 9,000 employees access what they need from one central location – with a 74% increase in staff saying tools and information are easy to find on their new SharePoint intranet.
Heritage Meets Modern Intranet
Westminster Abbey achieved 90% staff adoption in week one with a redesigned SharePoint intranet. Discover how we shaped internal communications around real people’s needs—transforming how a world famous organisation connects and communicates.
Connected Intranet in 3 Months
Independent Growth Finance launched a modern SharePoint intranet in just three months. Discover how we transformed scattered communication tools into a unified platform that connects teams and accelerates information access.
Bauer Media Group set out to create a personalised intranet experience that truly works for every employee.
In this 60 second overview, see how we brought that vision to life using SharePoint and Beacon.
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Expert Tips
Designing a Better SharePoint Experience
Design for clarity
Explore creative design ideas
Use smart page layouts
Focus on accessibility
Make your site design mobile-friendly
Balance creativity with SharePoint’s technical capabilities
Looking for inspiration?
We’ve got you covered. Our blogs, guides and how-tos help you take your SharePoint design to the next level.
Accessibility in Action: A Conversation With Our Inclusive Design Champion
Kate Molloy, Lead UX Designer and Accessibility Champion at Silicon Reef, discusses why inclusive design is so important and how to build accessible digital workplaces in SharePoint.
SharePoint Design Lookbook
Get inspired for your next design with our Beacon lookbook. Full of best practice and design ideas to help you get more out of SharePoint.
Evolving Your SharePoint Intranet: A Design Guide for Internal Communicators
Say goodbye to boring SharePoint with our design guide, full of tips on evolving your intranet, including best practices and art-of-the-possible.
Expert Opinion: Does Good Intranet Design Really Matter?
Our in-house UX expert explains why good visual, UX and accessibility design is crucial for a successful intranet.
Accessible by Design: A Guide to Inclusive SharePoint Design
We share best practices and lessons learnt on desining accessible, inclusive intranets and digital workplaces in SharePoint.
Evidence Based Intranet Design: 5 Things We’ve Learnt From Tree Testing
We share how tree testing has helped us design intranets based on real pain points, not just assumptions.
SharePoint Design Examples
SharePoint Design Templates
SharePoint Design Process
SharePoint Design FAQs
Got questions? We’ve answered some of the common ones here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, drop us a note.
What does good SharePoint design actually involve?
Good SharePoint design is more than making pages look nice. It also involves structuring sites so people can find information quickly, complete tasks easily and recognise your brand at every touchpoint. Silicon Reef combines UX, information architecture, accessibility and visual design to create SharePoint intranets, sites and pages that are both engaging and practical to manage over time.
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