Metadata
Sector
- Education
- AI
Scope
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- API Integration
Brightfold AI
Brightfold, a digital ecosystem dedicated to building software that empowers schools, sought a modern digital platform that could effectively communicate its mission and showcase their educational technology solutions. Monogram stepped in to deliver a comprehensive solution built on Next.js with Payload as the headless CMS, creating a flexible system that combines technical performance with ease of maintainability in mind. The platform's component-driven architecture allows for seamless content updates while ensuring optimal SEO performance and fast loading times on all devices, enabling Brightfold to effectively reach and engage with educational institutions seeking innovative software solutions.
Designed in Figma
The entire Brightfold platform was designed using Figma, leveraging its collaborative design tools to create a cohesive visual system. The design process utilized Figma's component libraries to establish a scalable design system with reusable UI elements, ensuring consistency across all pages and sections. Design tokens for colors, typography, and spacing were defined using Figma Variables, enabling seamless translation from design to code. Interactive prototypes were built in Figma to validate user flows and interactions before development, while Figma Dev Mode facilitated smooth handoff between designers and developers, providing precise specifications, measurements, and code snippets.
Powered by Payload
Brightfold's content management is powered by Payload, a headless CMS built with TypeScript that provides a flexible, developer-friendly content editing experience. Payload's self-hosted architecture gives Brightfold full control over their content infrastructure, while its intuitive admin interface enables non-technical team members to easily manage and update website content. The CMS's type-safe API and seamless Next.js integration ensure that content updates are reflected instantly across the platform, maintaining both developer productivity and content editor autonomy.
Modern Development Stack
The platform leverages a modern development stack to deliver performance and developer experience. Vercel provides edge deployment and global CDN for fast load times. Tailwind CSS enables rapid, consistent styling with utility classes. Raster streamlines image optimization and asset delivery. Basin handles form submissions and data collection. Together with Next.js and Payload, this stack supports a scalable, maintainable platform that grows with Brightfold's needs.
What Makes Brightfold
Central to the Brightfold brand is the logo mark consisting of a book, representing the foundational knowledge and the continuous journey of learning at the heart of education, and a star, symbolizing the bright potential of every student and educator. The Brightfold logo as a whole embodies a commitment to integrating AI-powered innovation with the fabric of education, empowering schools to shine.
Going Forward
Brightfold's tech stack is built for long-term growth. Next.js and Tailwind CSS provide a scalable, maintainable foundation. Vercel enables fast deployments and global performance. Payload CMS supports flexible content management as the product suite expands. Figma keeps design and development aligned. Raster streamlines asset management, and Basin handles form submissions. This stack positions Brightfold to scale as they add AI education products, with a solid base that adapts to new features and growing traffic.