Guide

Intranet Lookbook

Why do some intranets get used every day while others get ignored? It comes down to design — and how it shapes the way employees perceive, navigate, and take action. This guide offers design inspiration with 14 intranet examples across seven industries, along with best practices for a more engaging intranet.

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The 3 design principles behind every great intranet

Visual hierarchy

Uses size, contrast, and spacing to signal what employees should see first.

Progressive disclosure

Shows the essentials up front and lets employees dig deeper, if they choose to.

Consistency

Keeps layout and interactions predictable so employees do not have to think about the interface.

See the principles at work

14 examples you can adapt for your own intranet, including:

Homepage

The front door of the intranet: what employees see at log in and a central hub for information, tools, and company news

Sample homepage for an intranet Sample onboarding hub for an intranet Sample learning and development hub for an intranet Emergency and safety intranet page example Canteen menu intranet page example