A Dream Intranet Homepage

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Frontend Challenge Holistic Webdev Submission

Design Inspiration

When brainstorming my intranet homepage, I thought about what would make a digital workspace truly welcoming, functional, and motivating for team members. A great intranet isn’t just about functionality; it needs to bring people together and foster a sense of connection and belonging. I drew inspiration from real-world intranet solutions and the power of collaboration, keeping these key elements in mind:

Upcoming Events: A space for keeping employees in the loop about upcoming meetings, team events, and important dates.
Team Spotlights: Showcasing achievements and giving recognition to different team members.
Quick Access to Resources: Including links to frequently used resources, internal tools, and documents.

Interactive Widgets:
Real-time clock, team shout-outs, and a quick access dashboard.

I wanted to design a homepage that feels like a central hub, where employees can stay informed, connected, and productive.

Demo
Here's a sneak peek of what my dream intranet homepage looks like:

Project Link
https://github.com/CliffordIsaboke/company-intranet-challenge.git

Journey and Process
1. Planning the Layout
The first step was to define the overall structure of the intranet homepage. I divided the screen into key areas:

Header: For company branding, logo, and navigation links.
Main Area: Displaying upcoming events, team spotlights, and daily tasks.
Sidebar: For quick access to resources, team communication tools, and a to-do list.

Footer:
For company links, policies, and a reminder to “Stay Connected.”

2. CSS Styling
I wanted to make the intranet visually appealing, so I used clean, modern typography and a color scheme that reflects professionalism while being welcoming. I also made sure everything is responsive to ensure the intranet works well on different devices.

3. Adding Interactivity with JavaScript

Real-time Clock: I added a live clock in the header that updates every second, keeping team members on track.
Upcoming Events: An interactive widget that dynamically shows upcoming meetings and events, sourced from a static array.
Team Shout-outs: A small feature that rotates daily shout-outs to celebrate team wins.

4. Challenges and Learning
One of the challenges I faced was organizing a clean layout while making sure the homepage was responsive. I used flexbox and grid systems in CSS to maintain the structure across all screen sizes. I also enjoyed working with CSS animations for smooth transitions and highlighting new events as they came in.

I learned a lot about UX principles for digital workspaces and how to design with usability in mind.

5. What’s Next?
I plan to expand this project by adding more interactive features like:

Real-time Chat Widget: A space for employees to quickly communicate.
Calendar Integration: To sync with Google Calendar or Outlook for real-time event updates.
Employee Directory: A searchable directory for all employees, including their roles, contact info, and projects.

Credits

Special thanks to Axero for the inspiration and the fantastic templates available for creating effective intranet systems! If you haven't checked out their intranet templates, definitely give them a look for more inspiration.