Overview
We're pleased to announce the EVO Design System update for your CMS Admin interface, focusing on visual improvements that deliver a more polished and professional user experience. This update enhances the look and feel of your admin screens while maintaining all existing functionality and workflows you rely on every day.
What's new
This release implements foundational design improvements across core admin screens, prioritizing the areas you use most frequently.
Consistent visual language
Your CMS Admin now features standardized colours, typography, and button styles across the interface. The new Inter typeface improves readability during extended use, while the refined colour palette creates visual harmony throughout the system.
All buttons now follow consistent styling with clear hover, focus, and disabled states. Enhanced spacing and alignment across components creates a more professional appearance that aligns with modern design standards.
Updated screens
The following screens now feature the new design system:
Core navigation and dashboard
Main navigation elements for easier wayfinding.
Dashboard with improved visual hierarchy.
Jobs list with enhanced readability.
Applications management
Application list and job application details.
Application details and form management screens.
Add, edit, and delete application form interfaces.
Question management screens.
Content management
Blog list, add, and edit screens.
Role list interface.
What stays the same
All functionality, workflows, features, and behaviours remain identical. You can continue working exactly as you do today with zero learning curve. No changes affect permissions, data, or user behaviour.
⚠️ Important: This is a phased rollout. You may notice visual differences between updated and pending screens during the rollout. This is temporary and expected.
How to access this update
This update applies automatically as you navigate to redesigned screens. No action is required from you, and there is no system downtime or data migration needed.
You'll see the visual improvements immediately when accessing updated admin screens. Pending screens will receive the same enhancements in future releases.
Best practices
Continue using your admin workflows exactly as before – only the appearance has changed.
Report any visual inconsistencies through your normal support channels to help us ensure quality.
Expect visual differences between updated and pending screens during the phased rollout.
Provide feedback on the new design to help shape future improvements.
📌 Note: These are visual changes that do not impact system performance, loading times, or functionality.
FAQs
Q1: Will this change how I use the system or do my job?
Answer: No, all functionality, workflows, features, and behaviours remain identical. Only the visual appearance such as colours, fonts, and buttons has changed.
Q2: Why do some screens look different than others?
Answer: We're rolling out these improvements in phases, prioritizing the most frequently used screens first. All screens will eventually receive the same visual enhancements over the next few months.
Q3: Do I need any training to use the updated interface?
Answer: No training is required. Since only the visual design has changed, you can continue working exactly as you do today with zero learning curve.
Q4: Will this affect system performance or loading speed?
Answer: No, these are visual changes that do not impact system performance, loading times, or functionality.
Q5: When will all screens be updated with the new design?
Answer: We're updating screens in phases based on usage frequency and functional groupings. All screens will receive the same visual enhancements over the next few months.
Q6: What should I do if I encounter issues or have feedback?
Answer: Report any visual inconsistencies or concerns through your normal support channels. Your feedback helps us ensure quality throughout the rollout.
Q7: Will there be more changes beyond visual design?
Answer: This current initiative focuses solely on foundational visual improvements. Any future enhancements to functionality or user experience would be communicated separately.
Q8: Can I opt out or revert to the old design?
Answer: No, the visual updates are applied system-wide to ensure consistency and maintainability. However, since functionality remains unchanged, your workflows will not be disrupted.
Q9: Do I need to take any action to receive this update?
Answer: No action is required. The update applies automatically as you navigate to redesigned screens, with no system downtime or data migration needed.
Q10: Will this update affect my user permissions or data?
Answer: No, the update only affects visual design. All permissions, user behaviour, and data remain exactly the same as before.