Muse is a modern, sidebar-first theme that gives your guidelines a bold, clean structure. With its focus on simplified navigation and no-code customization, Muse makes it easy to build scalable, brand-consistent portals.
Why use Muse
Some brands need more than a sleek look, they need clarity and simplicity for large, content-rich portals. Muse is built for that.
With Muse, you can:
Create sidebar-first layouts with collapsible menus
Customize sidebar width, colors, icons, and logo
Control how documents and groups are organized
Deliver faster, smoother navigation with fewer clicks
Enjoy more screen space thanks to the new collapsible sidebar
It’s the ideal theme for brands that want focus, structure, and speed, without compromising on style.
What you can customize
Everything is adjustable in the theme panel, no code required.
You can customize:
Sidebar: width, background color, icons, logo, and text styles
Collapsible layout: toggle the collapsible sidebar for a flexible workspace, maximize screen space when collapsed or keep navigation visible when expanded
Accordion menus: when you click an accordion label, it now expands that section and automatically collapses all others, reducing visual clutter and helping you stay oriented; clicking the label also takes you directly to the first page inside that section for faster navigation
Document grouping: choose how guidelines are organized
These enhancements make navigation smoother and more intuitive while giving users a clean, minimal, and efficient workspace.
Advanced customizations are possible with the Brand SDK if you need full control.
Who is it for
Muse works best for:
Teams managing large or complex brand guidelines
Brands who want a minimalist, sidebar-driven layout
Editors who want flexible design without developer support
Different roles benefit in different ways:
Admins: Install the Muse theme from the Marketplace
Owners & Editors: Apply and customize the theme for guidelines
Viewers: Enjoy a clean, consistent experience
How to get started
Admins install the Muse theme from the Marketplace
Owners and editors apply it to a test guideline
Click the paintbrush icon to open the setup menu
Customize the sidebar width, colors, icons, logo, and grouping behavior
Enable the collapsible layout from the sidebar settings to create a clean, minimal view
Experiment and test before rolling out
Import your settings to your live guideline(s)
FAQs
Can I migrate from Legacy?
Yes, and we recommend it. Legacy is retired from active development, while Muse continues to receive regular improvements. Migrating ensures your guidelines stay modern, scalable, and future-proof.
Will content or access change?
No. Your guidelines, blocks, and user permissions remain the same. Only the layout and navigation style change.
Can I go back to Legacy?
Technically yes, you can switch back. But we strongly recommend moving forward, as Legacy will not receive updates.
Will team access change?
No. Team permissions stay exactly the same when switching themes.
Will my content be affected?
No. Muse only changes the layout layer. Your guideline content remains intact.
Can I preview before applying?
Yes. We recommend creating a test guideline first so you can safely try Muse before rolling it out.
Does Muse support custom CSS?
No. Muse does not support custom CSS. However, its no-code design tools cover most brand needs. For advanced customizations, you can use the Brand SDK.