Why Our CMS Design Works
Content-First Approach
Designs work for real content, not just placeholder text. Editors can maintain without breaking design.
Flexible Without Chaos
Components designed with enough flexibility for variety while preventing visual inconsistency.
Editorial Empathy
We consider who will edit content. Fields are logical, constraints are clear, and editing is intuitive.
Future-Proof Structure
Content models designed for growth. New content types don't require design overhaul.
CMS Design Services
Complete design systems built for content management
Sanity CMS Design
Beautiful designs built around Sanity's flexible content modeling and real-time collaboration.
Contentful Integration
Designs leveraging Contentful's enterprise-grade CMS capabilities for large organizations.
Strapi Solutions
Open-source CMS designs with full customization control and self-hosted flexibility.
Content-First Approach
Designs structured around your actual content needs and editorial workflows.
Editor Experience
Intuitive content editing interfaces that your team will love using daily.
Dynamic Components
Flexible content blocks your team can mix and match to build pages.
Types of CMS Sites We Design
Content Marketing Sites
- Blog and article layouts
- Resource libraries
- News and publication sites
- Content hub architectures
- Author and category templates
Corporate Websites
- Company information sites
- Multi-department structures
- News and press sections
- Investor relations pages
- Career and job listing sections
Professional Services Sites
- Service offerings layouts
- Team and expertise pages
- Case study templates
- Testimonial displays
- Knowledge base structures
Multi-Language Sites
- Language-specific layouts
- RTL language support
- Translation workflow integration
- Locale-appropriate design patterns
Component-Based Design
We design in reusable components that content editors can assemble. This gives your team flexibility to create pages while maintaining design consistency.
Page Building Blocks
Content Templates
Mix and match to build pages
Platforms We Design For
Sanity
Flexible, customizable, modern. Real-time collaboration and excellent developer experience.
Contentful
Enterprise-grade, scalable. Ideal for large organizations with complex content needs.
Strapi
Open-source, self-hosted option. Full customization control for teams wanting ownership.
Common CMS Design Patterns
Blog/Article Pattern
- Featured article display
- Category/tag navigation
- Article listing layouts
- Related content displays
- Author attribution
Service/Product Pattern
- Service overview pages
- Detail/subservice pages
- Feature comparisons
- Pricing displays
- CTA integrations
Resource Library Pattern
- Filterable resource listings
- Download/gating options
- Content type indicators
- Search functionality
- Related resources
Core Deliverables
- Complete page designs for all templates
- Component library with all variations
- Responsive designs (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Interactive prototypes
- Design system documentation
CMS-Specific Deliverables
- Content model recommendations
- Field type specifications
- Editorial guidelines
- Image dimension requirements
- Component usage documentation
How We Deliver CMS Design
Content Audit
Review existing content, plan future needs, and analyze editorial workflows.
Information Architecture
Structure content types, relationships, and define reusable design elements.
Template & Component Design
Create page templates and all building blocks with editorial experience in mind.
Handoff & Training
Organized files for development with content guidelines and editor training.
CMS Design Connects to Everything
Your CMS design integrates with development, SEO, and content strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to pick a CMS before design starts?
Not necessarily. We can design platform-agnostically, though CMS selection early helps inform specific capabilities. We can advise on the best CMS for your needs.
How do we prevent editors from breaking the design?
Through thoughtful component design with appropriate constraints. Editors have freedom within guardrails that maintain visual consistency - flexibility without chaos.
Can you migrate content from our existing site?
Content migration is part of the development phase, but design considers existing content volume and types to ensure a smooth transition.
What if we want to add new page types later?
Design systems are built for extension. New templates can be added using established components and patterns without design overhaul.
Do you train our content editors?
Training and documentation are part of the handoff process. Editors understand how to use the system we design, not just follow instructions.
Which CMS do you recommend?
Sanity for most projects due to its flexibility and real-time collaboration. Contentful for enterprise, Strapi for teams wanting self-hosted open-source.
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