CloudGlance Website - Design & Development

Before designing anything, I spent time understanding what CloudGlance needed the website to achieve. The team shared their expectations, the limitations of their existing single-page website, and the gaps they saw in how the product was being represented. This helped clarify both functional and narrative requirements: what the site had to explain, who it had to speak to and what confidence it needed to build.

Because the platform and identity work had already been completed, I had a clear understanding of the workflows, user types and decision points involved. This context shaped the direction of the website: a structure that could communicate the product's depth without overwhelming users, and a tone that matched the calm, mature personality we had established for CloudGlance.

With the requirements clear, I began by structuring the website itself. I created a complete sitemap that defined the primary pages, internal detail pages, navigation patterns and how different types of users would move through the site. The goal was to build a system, not a single landing page, that could scale as CloudGlance added more automations, industries and product depth.

The IA clarified where each piece of information belonged: homepage for the broader narrative, product and automation pages for deeper technical detail, solutions for role-based clarity and company pages for trust-building. I also planned future expansion paths so new pages or sections could be added without breaking the structure. This step created a clear framework for content flow and gave us a strong foundation for design.

Once the structure was set, I explored how the website could take shape visually. I created low-fidelity layouts to map the flow of each page: how sections would stack, how information would be grouped, and how components could stay consistent across different contexts. This stage was less about aesthetics and more about logic: finding patterns that felt clear, predictable and easy to develop later.

I approached the layout as a system of modular blocks. Each block needed to work independently and in combination with others, making the website easier to scale and simpler to build in code. These early wireframes helped define the rhythm of the site and ensured that the narrative remained calm and readable before moving into full visual design.

With the structural foundation in place, I moved into high-fidelity design. Before refining visuals, I shared the low-fidelity layouts with the CloudGlance team and requested content for each section, based on the structure I had designed. This helped ensure that the website's messaging aligned with the architecture rather than being retrofitted later.

Once the content came in, I identified gaps, clarified missing points with the team and iterated on the layout to support the narrative more effectively. With real data in place, the design evolved into a clearer, more grounded system.

The visual direction followed the identity we had established for the platform: calm typography, composed spacing and a restrained use of the brand's blue palette. Each section was refined to maintain clarity and hierarchy, and screen visuals and icons were added only where they strengthened understanding. I also selected and framed screenshots to highlight task flow and reduce cognitive load; visuals were used to clarify, not to decorate. By the end of this phase, the website had a complete visual system: consistent layouts, components and visual patterns ready for development.

Once the design was finalised, I moved into development and built the entire website from scratch. I created a new codebase, set up the component structure and translated every part of the design into reusable blocks: navigation, hero sections, feature cards, grids, testimonials and forms. Cursor AI supported the development workflow, but every decision around structure, implementation and polish was shaped by the design system I had established.

I implemented the full navigation system, including dropdowns, deep links to internal pages, role- and industry-based tabs, and a clean mobile experience. Interactions and micro-animations were added with restraint to maintain the website's calm tone. Once the structure, content and components were fully connected, I pushed everything to a Git repository and prepared it for CloudGlance's deployment pipeline.

The result was a production-ready website built exactly to specification, consistent, scalable and aligned with the brand and product experience.

The final CloudGlance website was designed as a complete, scalable system. It brings together product explanation, automation workflows, solutions-based navigation, company information and trust elements under one consistent structure. Unlike the old single-page site, this architecture supports depth and clarity across multiple user needs, from first-time evaluators to teams looking for specific features.

The final IA includes the Homepage, Product page, Automations, Solutions, Company, FAQ and Contact, along with deeper internal pages for specific automation workflows. Each section has a defined purpose, and the entire system is structured to expand as CloudGlance adds more automations or enters new industries. This final architecture is what the website is built on today, clear, predictable and ready to scale.

The website follows a clear page framework that keeps the experience predictable while accommodating different types of content. The homepage carries the full narrative weight, opening with a primary hero and guiding users through a sequence of structured content sections before closing with a final call-to-action and the global footer.

All other main pages, Product, Automations, Solutions and Company, follow a consistent pattern of a secondary header, focused content sections and a closing CTA, creating a steady rhythm across the site. Tertiary pages, such as individual automation detail pages, use a simpler structure: a page header followed by core content and a final CTA. The Contact page is the only exception, using a functional two-column layout without a closing CTA.

This framework makes the website easy to navigate, easy to scale, and easy to maintain. Each page feels familiar, but still serves its specific purpose with clarity.

The navigation system forms the backbone of the website's experience. It was designed to help users understand CloudGlance from multiple entry points: product, automations, solutions and company information, while keeping the interface calm and predictable. Each dropdown is structured around clear categories and content depth, making it easy for users to move from high-level understanding into specific workflows or use cases.

The Product and Company menus link to major sections within their respective pages, while Automations uses visual cards to guide users to dedicated workflow pages. The Solutions menu presents two parallel views, by team and by industry, reflecting how different clients approach CloudGlance. CTA placement stays consistent, keeping key actions visible at all times.

The navigation was built to scale. As CloudGlance introduces new automations, industries or modules, they can be added seamlessly without disrupting the existing structure. The result is a navigation system that feels simple on the surface but handles depth gracefully.

The website extends the visual identity created for the CloudGlance platform, carrying its calm, composed tone into a public-facing environment. Typography, spacing and color were all rooted in the principles established earlier: clarity over decoration, restraint over noise, and a focus on long-form readability.

Blue, the brand's primary color, is used sparingly to maintain visual quietness, with soft neutrals forming the foundation of each page. Headings follow a clear hierarchy, and generous spacing helps create a rhythm that feels familiar to enterprise users. Components on the website mirror the structure of the platform's interface, making the ecosystem feel unified across marketing, product and communication surfaces.

This translation ensures that the brand remains consistent regardless of where users encounter CloudGlance.

The homepage introduces CloudGlance with a clear, confident narrative. It begins with a focused hero section, supported by a short product video that offers an immediate sense of how the system works. This pairing establishes clarity and credibility from the start.

Subsequent sections build the story step by step: value indicators showing what changes with CloudGlance, a four-step workflow explaining how it functions, a preview of available automations and an enterprise-ready grid covering security, integrations and governance. Testimonials and client logos provide social proof, while a concise FAQ block answers common questions before leading into the final CTA.

The homepage balances narrative, product demonstration and trust-building, creating a calm and structured entry point for new users.

The Product page presents a clear, structured overview of the CloudGlance platform. It opens with a secondary hero, followed by an introduction that explains what the platform is and how it fits within a team's workflow. A dashboard visual provides an anchor for understanding how users interact with the product daily.

Below that, a feature grid highlights key capabilities: document intelligence, project spaces, the repository and the AI assistant, supported by simple visuals and concise descriptions. Integrations and security sections reinforce enterprise readiness, and the page closes with a final CTA guiding users toward deeper engagement.

The Product page acts as a calm bridge between introductory messaging and detailed workflow pages.

The Automations section is designed as a two-level system that helps users understand CloudGlance's workflow intelligence in a practical, structured way. On the main Automations page, Tender Bidding, Tender Evaluation and Contract Review are introduced through concise explanations and visuals. Each automation represents a broader use-case, a grouping of related tasks that teams run inside the platform.

This section acts as the bridge between high-level product messaging and deeper task-level understanding. For visitors unfamiliar with the platform, it clearly explains what kinds of workflows CloudGlance automates and how those workflows are organised.

Beneath the main page, each automation has its own internal detail page. These pages use a simple layout: page header, task cards and a concise "Why choose us" section, to explain the specific tasks available within each use-case. Each card describes what the task does and how it supports the workflow, giving users clarity before they evaluate the platform further.

This structure was intentionally built for scalability. As CloudGlance adds new use-cases or introduces additional tasks inside existing workflows, they can be added seamlessly into this system without changing the layout or page framework. The Automations section becomes a long-term home for workflow expansion.

The Solutions page helps different audiences understand CloudGlance from their own perspective. A dual-tab layout, "By Team" and "By Industry", allows users to switch between two complementary ways of exploring relevance.

Each tab reveals contextual explanations paired with visuals, using a consistent, calm layout. As CloudGlance enters new industries or expands its user base, new cards can be added without changing the structure, making the page inherently scalable.

The Company page provides the organisational context behind CloudGlance. A structured set of Mission, Vision and Values cards outlines the company's principles, and a simple team section introduces the people behind the platform.

The page maintains the same calm tone and visual rhythm as the rest of the site, closing with a final CTA that guides users forward.

The FAQ page presents common questions in a clean accordion layout beneath a simple page header, keeping content easy to scan. A closing CTA encourages users to explore further.

The Contact page uses a two-column layout: essential information on the left, a minimal form on the right, creating a clean, functional endpoint. It is the only page without a final CTA, reflecting its role as a direct interaction point.

The website is built on a modular component system that keeps the experience consistent and scalable. Hero blocks, feature grids, automation modules, testimonial sections, FAQ accordions and CTAs were all designed as reusable elements that map directly to the code.

Because components adapt to context while maintaining consistent spacing, type and interaction patterns, the system allows new pages to be assembled quickly and reliably. This modularity enables CloudGlance to expand its web presence without redesigning existing structures.

Interactions across the site remain calm and unobtrusive. Hover states, dropdown transitions and tab interactions provide clear feedback without distracting from the content. Motion is used sparingly, reinforcing the platform's composed personality.

Responsive behaviour was planned from the start. Layouts adapt cleanly across screen sizes, navigation collapses into a mobile-friendly format and visuals retain readability. The experience remains stable and predictable across devices.

Performance and accessibility shaped many decisions in the design and development process. Assets were optimised for fast load times, and the component-driven build kept the codebase efficient. Typography, spacing and contrast were chosen for long-form readability.

Motion was minimised to reduce cognitive load and maintain smooth performance. Interactive elements follow predictable focus states, helping make the website accessible to a wider range of users.

The website was developed entirely by me, translating the visual system and component structure directly into a production-ready build. Using React, Next.js and Tailwind CSS, I created a clean, modular codebase where every section exists as a reusable component that maps precisely to the design.

A major focus was design-to-code fidelity. Spacing, typography, color usage and interaction patterns were replicated exactly, ensuring the calm, structured feel carried through to the live experience. The navigation system was implemented with accurate dropdown logic, mobile behaviour and deep-linking.

Cursor AI supported development, but all architectural decisions, component patterns and refinements were guided by the design system. The build was prepared as a static Next.js deployment for performance and stability, pushed to a Git repository and prepared for CloudGlance's production domain. The final result is a scalable front-end foundation that can grow with CloudGlance's product.