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Reflections on the Process
Something I’ve discovered is that designing a WordPress Theme that I intend to release to the public is entirely different than designing a Blog Theme for a client.
There are a lot of small nuances that I might share, but here are some interesting personal moments of lucidity:
- I’m just as passionate (if not more so) about developing Free Themes as I am developing for Paying Clients.
- I can actually develop and design about a BILLION times faster (duh).
- I think the impact of releasing a Free Theme is potentially greater than individual clients, which means…
- The ROI (Return on Investment) for the time spent is potentially greater as well.
- Designing and Developing Free WordPress Themes is really, really, really a lot of fun.
- I love it when I see people not only using the theme but who have customized it extensively.
Those are just some initial thoughts.
The CrushPress WordPress Theme
Some things of note:
- Super simplistic yet elegant in design (I think anyways). 3 columns, fixed.
- Large content area for big photos or videos (700 pixels wide). Note that the current Human3rror.com Theme has a content area of 710 pixels, just for comparison’s sake.
- Focus on Typography, as usual. Large h1′s and regular copy.
- Auto header image rotator. Super easy to add more images. Current size is 700px by 300px. Can be easily changed via CSS.
- It’s orange.
- Some advertisements for whatever.
- Widgetized Sidebar for more fun.
- The Theme was named by my Twitter Community: Thanks @philmorgan! If you follow me (@human3rror) you can join in the “Naming Contests” for upcoming themes…!
Personally, this is my most favorite Free Theme I’ve developed so far. In fact, I personally like it about 1,000 times better than Simpl3 Theme or The LunchBag Theme.
But, you can always take a look at them if you’re interested in something else:
Finally, you can see a video of the actual theme here:
Finally, one big look at all the “elements” in a post:
Interested? Download Here!
After scrolling forever, you’ve finally made it.
You can download the BETA release of the CrushPress WordPress Theme here.
This blog is no longer hosting the download link. Please visit TentBlogger WordPress Themes for the download!
As always, leave comments, thoughts, suggestions, etc… below.
just saw the vimeo clip this a few minutes ago. i like the crunch look. it might be handy for a photo/video project i've got going , very cool.
I just downloaded the theme today and have messed with it a bit on my site (rethynk.org). I haven't had too much time to customize it yet, but great framework!
this is nice john! am severely considering whapping it on my blog…..
haha. another change?
Ha. perhaps. we'll see how my content likes your theme, eh?
What are you doing to me Dave… I just came back here to tell John I HAVE changed over…
hehe. looks awesome!
I know the Orange folks dig the Orange look. Awesome job!!
Your themes are so dope man. Always so elegant and awesome. If/when I decide to switch mine, I'm using one of yours.. DEF. Something simple. Thanks brother!
word up!
saw it today on the wordpress themes site,i'm also pushing to use this for one of our dept's that is developing a video series on basic Greek courses for churches/leaders.
I like it…
Dude the shout out is appreciated. the theme is way better than the name. Admire your work and appreciate those of you who understand this way better than I do!
awesome dude, thanks!
thanks phil!
beautiful theme
thanks!
Great theme, I love it!
Used it on my website http://www.savoxservos.nl
Why it doesn’t have tags? Except that, theme is great
My recent post < /2009> .com .pl i ^radek
eh. don't worry about it. i've got a new template coming out soon… you'll want that one..
http://standardtheme.com