Creating great-looking SharePoint pages just got way easier—thanks to a new feature called Design Ideas. Whether you’re building a team site, a project update page, or a company news post, Design Ideas can help you turn your content into something that looks polished and modern, without needing a background in design.
Let’s dive into what it is, why it’s useful, and how you can start using it today.
What’s Design Ideas All About?
Design Ideas is like having a design assistant built right into SharePoint. As you add content to a page—text, images, sections—it automatically suggests layout options to make your page look better and flow more smoothly. If you’ve ever used PowerPoint Designer, this will feel familiar.
Basically, it takes the guesswork out of arranging things on the page, so you can focus on what you want to say—not how it should look.
Why You’ll Love It
Here’s what makes Design Ideas a real time-saver:
- 🎨 Cleaner, better-looking pages: No more awkward layouts or clunky formatting.
- ⚡ Faster content creation: Get a layout suggestion in seconds instead of fiddling with web parts.
- 📱 Mobile-friendly by default: Your pages will look good on any device.
- ✅ Consistent design across your site: Keep everything looking sharp and aligned with your brand.
How to Use Design Ideas in SharePoint
Start Your Page
Create a new page or open one you’re working on. Add in your text, images, or whatever content you’ve got.
Click “Design Ideas”
Once your content is in place, look for the Design Ideas button in the toolbar. Click it and watch the magic happen.
For Design Ideas to work, you will need to have an empty section to start.
Pick a Layout
You’ll see a few layout suggestions based on your content. Choose one you like—it’ll apply instantly.
Tweak as Needed
Want to swap out an image or rearrange a section? No problem. You can still customize everything.
Preview and Publish
Give your page a once-over to make sure everything looks great, then hit Publish and you’re good to go.
Tips to Get the Most Out of It
- Add your main content first: The more you give Design Ideas to work with, the better the results.
- Use good visuals: Images make the layouts pop. Try to avoid low-res or cluttered ones.
- Don’t be afraid to edit: Design Ideas gives you a head start, but you’re still in control of the final look.
- Try different combinations: Play around and see how the design suggestions change as you build.
Wrapping Up
The new Design Ideas feature in SharePoint is all about making content creation easier and more fun. It’s perfect for anyone who wants great-looking pages without spending hours tweaking layouts. Whether you’re a content creator, comms lead, or just someone who wants their team site to look a little more polished, this tool is definitely worth trying out.