Technical Details for Custom Branding
7 min
Location
Custom branding is managed under: Configuration → Web → Themes
Impact Scope
- Changes apply only to the home page, not subpages.
- Designs should stay aligned with Activate’s styling for consistency.
Tiles
- Large tiles reduce visible entry points and can confuse users.
- Tiles with secondary landing pages are allowed but require additional configuration.
- If you remove standard entry points, provide a clear alternative for navigation.
Styling
- The default subpage background is white or very light for readability.
- Avoid drastic colour changes that make the UI inconsistent or hard to read.
- Background images should be subtle and non-distracting.
Mobile Home Page
- Activate supports a separate home page for mobile devices.
- Keep the mobile home page simple due to limited screen space.
- Use Google Chrome’s device emulator to test designs on different screen sizes.
Testing Guidelines
- Test across multiple screen sizes and devices.
- Validate for all user roles.
- Use developer tools and emulation modes—do not rely on manual browser resizing.
Design Process (Detailed)
- Provide Templates: Offer templates before or during the SOW process.
- Template Selection: Customer chooses a theme/template.
- Change Requests: Customer suggests changes; Product Team reviews.
- Review: Identify potential issues now and in future releases.
- Scope Work: Document what changes will/won’t be made, with reasons.
- Approval: Obtain sign-off for changes and budget.
- Implement: Apply changes as agreed.