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Music: A Gutenberg-Powered Theme

Music: A Gutenberg-Powered Theme

Kjell Reigstad, Posted on May 22, 2018June 4, 2018

Announcing the Music theme: an exploration of how Gutenberg can transform theme design and development.

Designing Themes with Gutenberg Blocks and Sketch

Designing Themes with Gutenberg Blocks and Sketch

Kjell Reigstad, Posted on March 7, 2018June 12, 2020

Follow Kjell Reigstad’s process as he explores designing a block-driven theme with Sketch, for the Gutenberg era.

Styling Themes for Gutenberg

Styling Themes for Gutenberg

Laurel Fulford, Posted on February 15, 2018February 16, 2018

What we learned by developing three themes with Gutenberg in mind.

Lodestar Launches

Kathryn P., Posted on February 5, 2018

Lodestar is now launched on WordPress.org. Designed by Mel Choyce and developed by Laurel Fulford, Lodestar is a precursor to Twenty Seventeen, and you’ll see … Continue reading “Lodestar Launches”

Studying TextBook

Kathryn P., Posted on November 21, 2017

We’re pleased to announce the launch of TextBook in the WordPress.org directory. Created by Allan Cole, TextBook helps schools, colleges, and other non-profit organizations to … Continue reading “Studying TextBook”

The Promise of Gutenberg: Themes as More Design, Less Baggage

The Promise of Gutenberg: Themes as More Design, Less Baggage

David A. Kennedy, Posted on November 10, 2017March 16, 2018

Gutenberg promises the vision you have takes shape in the editor, instead of something you can’t see. Why’s that so powerful?

Themes are Mission Control

Themes are Mission Control

David A. Kennedy, Posted on August 31, 2017September 6, 2017

When we think of space flight, we often think of the thing that gets us there: the shuttle, module or rockets that take us out … Continue reading “Themes are Mission Control”

Balancing Options vs. Overload

Balancing Options vs. Overload

Laurel Fulford, Posted on July 31, 2017August 1, 2017

On WordPress.com, one thing we’ve been focusing on is making themes that just work. It’s a bit of a balancing act; it’s very tempting to … Continue reading “Balancing Options vs. Overload”

The Next Chapter for Themes

The Next Chapter for Themes

David A. Kennedy, Posted on July 28, 2017

Every few months I read a post about how the WordPress theme business has shrunk. The authors always reach a similar conclusion. Sales have dwindled. … Continue reading “The Next Chapter for Themes”

The Developer’s Guide to Supporting Your Themes

The Developer’s Guide to Supporting Your Themes

Kathryn P., Posted on July 25, 2017August 24, 2017

At this year’s WordCamp Europe, some members of the WordPress.org support team brainstormed how we might be able to share support skills and strategies with … Continue reading “The Developer’s Guide to Supporting Your Themes”

The Future of Underscores and A New Committer

The Future of Underscores and A New Committer

David A. Kennedy, Posted on June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

The title may strike you as a bit ominous, but fear not. Underscores, our popular starter theme for WordPress theme development, isn’t going anywhere. As we … Continue reading “The Future of Underscores and A New Committer”

Delightful Dara

Kathryn P., Posted on April 26, 2017

Meet Dara, a beautiful new theme crafted by Caroline Moore, now available for download via WordPress.org. Dara has its roots in a popular theme called … Continue reading “Delightful Dara”

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