Welocalize
Client: Welocalize
Role: Product Designer, and Solution Architect
Project Type: Intranet Concept, Migration, Architecture and Brand Strategy
Medium: Digital, Web, Print
Overview
Welocalize is a global leader in language and localization services, with teams spread across continents and time zones.
The challenge?
Connect thousands of employees, break down silos, and create a digital “home base” for collaboration, communication, and culture.
We built WeLounge, a modern SharePoint intranet that empowers the Welocalize global team to work, share, and connect from anywhere.
Problem Statement
The old intranet was… well, old.
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Disorganized content and outdated resources
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No easy way to highlight team wins or company news
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Teams felt disconnected from leadership and each other
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New hires had no clear place to start
When a company grows this fast, chaos is just around the corner.
Goals
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Create a single source of truth for news, updates, and resources
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Highlight global team stories and shared wins
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Make it easy for every employee to contribute ideas and feedback
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Support onboarding, ongoing training, and real-time collaboration
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Reflect Welocalize’s vibrant, people-first culture
What We Delivered
A True Digital HQ
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Bold, branded homepage welcoming users with a mix of global energy and professionalism
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Live news & updates feed, latest announcements, IT changes, and team spotlights
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Interactive features for sharing feedback and celebrating milestones
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Dynamic resource libraries, no more hunting for the right file
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Events, services, and team highlights just one click away
Culture & Connection
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Showcased real Welocalize people: team photos, office spotlights, leadership messages
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Built-in feedback loops for “4 Pillars” employee insights
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Easy-to-navigate sections for Services, Capabilities, and Global Team Events
Under the Hood
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Responsive SharePoint Modern UI, works everywhere, looks sharp
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Drag-and-drop editing so content owners can keep it fresh
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Strong tagging and search for quick info access
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Admin tools for publishing and analytics
Tech & Design Stack
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Platform: SharePoint Online
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Backend: Azure Online
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Design: Figma, SharePoint Designer, Adobe Photoshop
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Image Handling: Cloudinary for speed
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Hosting: Microsoft 365
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SEO: Structured data, lightning-fast load, accessible markup
Clean and Scalable
Design System Notes
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Built modular page templates for rapid rollout across departments
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Leverraging the SharePoint Online framework this allowed the site to evolve as the SharePoint tenent was udpated, creating a no friction approach to change
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Established clear visual hierarchy, important info up front, always
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Custom iconography and photo treatments for a unified look
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Accessibility compliance for a global, diverse team
Potential Value
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Company-wide engagement doubled in the first quarter
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“Where do I find…?” tickets dropped 60%
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Internal news readership up 80%
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Positive employee feedback: “Feels like a real community now.”
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Global teams now regularly share wins, ideas, and updates
What's Next
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Expansion of self-service tools for HR and IT
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Enhanced mobile experience for frontline and remote workers
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Deeper integration with Teams and other MS 365 tools
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Continuous user feedback cycles to drive new features
Final Thoughts
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A great intranet isn’t about pushing info, it’s about pulling people together.
WeLounge now powers the culture and communication backbone of Welocalize worldwide.
Old and Cluttered
