Renewal by Andersen: Transforming Employee Engagement with a Modern SharePoint Intranet

Client Background

Renewal by Andersen (RBA) is the window replacement subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, a company that has been revolutionizing the window and door industry for more than 110 years. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, RBA needed an intranet that reflected its legacy while meeting modern workforce needs.

The Challenge

RBA wanted a custom-designed intranet that felt modern, vibrant, and highly visual. Their existing intranet lacked design appeal, wasn’t mobile-friendly, and failed to engage employees.

Additionally, the team envisioned festive branding themes for Halloween, Christmas, New Year, and Easter. This introduced a new design challenge creating highly visual seasonal experiences without distracting from the main homepage content.

Key challenges included:

• Outdated intranet design lacking user engagement.
• No mobile-friendly access for employees on the go.
• Need for festive seasonal branding integrated seamlessly.
• Balancing design richness with usability and focus.

Our Approach

We adopted a design-first strategy that prioritized both aesthetics and functionality. Our process included:

• Custom layouts, icon sets, and branded elements tailored to RBA’s corporate identity.
• Close collaboration with internal teams to plan seasonal design rollouts.
• Creative direction through wireframes, mood boards, and style guides aligned to Andersen’s brand.
• All visuals and design assets were originally created by our in-house design team specifically for RBA’s intranet.

The Solution

The result was a visually rich, interactive SharePoint intranet designed to boost engagement and usability:

• Custom branding & themes: SharePoint intranet infused with RBA’s brand colors and dynamic themes.
• Interactive homepage: Featuring quick links, news highlights, and event countdowns.
• Festive seasonal branding: Holiday-themed banners, greetings, and background visuals for major celebrations.
• Reusable design templates: Ensuring future seasonal updates are fast and effortless.
• Animated custom webparts: Adding interactivity and modern appeal.
• Mobile-responsive design: Seamless access across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

The Results

The transformation delivered measurable business impact:

• Employee engagement soared staff praised the appealing, functional, and festive intranet design.
• Holiday intranet traffic increased by 80%, driven by seasonal themes and interactive features.
• Navigation and usability improved, making it easier for employees to find information quickly.
• The intranet became a year-round engagement hub, strengthening employees’ connection to the RBA brand.

Why It Matters

This project highlights how a well-designed SharePoint intranet can do more than just share information it can:

• Strengthen brand culture.
• Enhance employee experience.
• Drive consistent engagement throughout the year.

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