--- title: "The Octily Effect: Before and After Cornerstone Page Customization" source: https://octily.com/insights/the-octily-effect-before-and-after-cornerstone-page-customization/ description: "Before & after examples show how Cornerstone customization can boost employee experience, structure, and branding." --- # The Octily Effect: Before and After Cornerstone Page Customization ![Susan Smit](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/client-logos/team/susan-smit-new.png?width=168&quality=70&resize=contain) Written by Susan Smit Publication date August 20, 2025 Categories Insights Creative Inspiration Reading time 3 min read ## When people see our work, the first reaction is often: “Wait… this is Cornerstone?” – Yes. It is. It’s a fair question. Because when you compare the before and after, the difference is easy to spot. But here’s the thing: we don’t rebuild anything from scratch. We take your existing Cornerstone setup – CSX, Saba Cloud, or EdCast – and give it the structure, design, and experience it’s been missing. Sometimes that means improving existing pages. Other times, it means adding brand-new custom pages to support onboarding, campaigns, or specific internal projects. Same data. Same platform. Just a completely new look and feel. This is your behind-the-scenes look at how a few thoughtful changes (okay, sometimes a full transformation) can transform the way your pages look and work. Think house makeover show, but for your LMS. ### Better by design Take a look at some of our favorite Before & After screens to see what a Cornerstone glow-up really looks like. In each one, you’ll see how we: - Improve UX through everything from small tweaks to full redesigns - Keep your existing Cornerstone data, but rethink how it’s displayed - Add structure and hierarchy so people can find what they need - Use layout, branding, and color to make the platform feel like you - Connect pages to the Octily Content Editor (OCE), so your team can update content, manage translations, or add new features whenever they need And yes, these pages are part of your Cornerstone platform. They use your data and fit seamlessly into your existing setup. Designed to feel like your brand. Built to work for your team. ### What makes us stand out Our team knows design, but more importantly, we know what works. Both of our designers have years of experience in UI and UX. They’ve worked across learning platforms like Cornerstone, as well as in commercial design. That mix brings fresh ideas that go beyond standard LMS layouts and improve both engagement and experience. They know how to build pages that are clear, structured, and on-brand. Pages that help people find what they need, and keep coming back. Because we understand the bigger picture between HR and Communication, we can also support you with the rollout. Think internal communication, launch visuals, or helping your team get comfortable through demos and internal storytelling. Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered. Want to see how the whole process comes together? 👉 [Step by step: your cornerstone customization journey with Octily](https://octily.com/insights/step-by-step-your-cornerstone-customization-journey-with-octily/) #### And if you're curious who's behind all those UX decisions… Meet the brains (and pixels) behind the designs: ![Octily_Anna-Creative](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/insights-images/the-octily-effect-before-and-after-cornerstone-page-customization-octily-anna-creative-1.jpg) Octily_Anna-Creative Say hi [Linkedin (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=Anna%20Neiswestnich) Anna Design Lead ![Octily_Lin-Creative](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/insights-images/the-octily-effect-before-and-after-cornerstone-page-customization-octily-lin-creative-2.jpg) Octily_Lin-Creative Say hi [Linkedin (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdslikke/) Lin Full-Stack UX Designer ### Looks good. Works even better. Most HR and L&D teams already know the pain points of working with rigid LMS pages: Confusing layouts, generic design, and low engagement. That’s where custom design makes a real difference. Here’s what changes when your pages are designed with care: ### It’s easier to find things We reduce clutter and guide people to the right place. Less frustration. More focus. ### Content feels more relevant Whether someone’s new, a manager, or in a different region, they see what matters most to them. ### People actually use the platform When a page looks like it belongs to your company, people don’t just click once. They come back. ### Internal projects get the space they deserve Pages can support onboarding, recognition, campaigns, and everything in between. Designed to land well and look good doing it. ### Fewer “where do I click?” questions A clear layout means your team spends less time answering the same support requests. ### It brings your identity into the platform Your colors. Your voice. Your layout. When everything lines up, the experience feels familiar and on-brand. ### You can keep it fresh Want to launch something new? Update a message? Add a visual? With OCE, you can make changes when you need to. ### The Octily glow-up Here’s a look at some real Before & Afters from recent projects. All built in Cornerstone. All redesigned to work better, look better, and feel like your brand. OlyBet – Career Site Raiffeisenverband Südtirol – Welcome Page Peek & Cloppenburg – Login Page DKV – Welcome Page ### Let’s make it work better Got one page that needs attention? Or a whole setup that needs a rethink? Bring us your challenge and let’s figure out what works best together. We’ll help you turn it into something that feels like your brand and actually works for your people. [Get in touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/), [send an email](mailto:octily@octily.com?subject=Let%27s%20build%20something%20amazing%20together), or [book a meeting](https://octily.com/meet). We would love to explore what we can create together. ![Susan Smit](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/client-logos/team/susan-smit-new.png?width=168&quality=70&resize=contain) Written by Susan Smit August 20, 2025 Get notified about new articles Your browser asks for permission first. Delivery via OneSignal, details in our [Privacy Policy](https://octily.com/privacy-policy/#push-notifications). ![Octily Content Editor](https://octily.com/assets/octily-content-editor-DWKOFO7u.webp) Products ### Octily Content Editor Give HR teams the power to create, update, and manage Cornerstone pages independently with a real-time editor. Explore More [Customization ### Learn (formerly CSX) Customize Cornerstone Learn (formerly CSX) to reflect your brand, goals, and people across every page and module. Explore More](https://octily.com/customization/cornerstone-learn-lms-csx/) [Customization ### Saba Cloud (SBX) Customize Cornerstone Saba Cloud with personalized learning paths and branded interfaces. Explore More](https://octily.com/customization/cornerstone-saba-cloud-sbx/) ![Custom Pages](https://octily.com/assets/custom-pages-bg-1536w-BHDcseZs.webp) Customization ### Custom Pages Build any page you can imagine with fully custom layouts, content blocks, and interactive elements. Explore More ## Nice to meet you! Want to learn more about what we do? Let’s start a conversation. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/) [Book a Meeting](https://octily.com/meet)