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Design Lab
Design Lab is a WordPress theme built for freelancer communities. It gives you a modern, clean design with customizable layouts and clear navigation, so you can set up a hub where freelancers present their portfolios and connect with other professionals.
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Released
- Feb 11, 2025
- Developer
- Templines
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Design Lab 1.1.3
Version 1.1.3 · Feb 11, 2025
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What it does
Running a site for a freelancer community means serving two needs at once. Members want a place to present their work, and they also want to find and talk with people in similar fields. This theme is designed around that kind of site, with a modern look and layouts you can adjust to match how your community is organized. The navigation is kept clear so visitors can move between profiles, portfolios and community areas without getting lost.
The theme fits groups, networks and collectives where freelancers gather to share work and build connections. It includes tools aimed at collaboration and networking, which suits sites meant to bring professionals together. Portfolio presentation is a central part of the design, so member work can sit front and center. If you are planning a hub for creative or independent professionals, this theme gives you a starting point shaped for that purpose.
Best for
- Freelancer community and networking sites
- Creative collectives sharing member portfolios
- Professional groups connecting independent workers
Features
Built for freelancer communities
The design and structure are aimed at sites where freelancers gather, share their work and connect with other professionals in their field.
Customizable layouts
Layouts can be adjusted so the site matches how your community is organized and how you want content and members presented.
Clear site navigation
Navigation is set up to help visitors move easily between the different areas of a community site and find what they are looking for.
Portfolio presentation
The theme is suited to displaying portfolios, giving freelancers a place to present their work to other members and visitors.
Collaboration and networking tools
Specialized tools support collaboration and networking, helping members connect with like-minded professionals through the site.
Modern, clean design
A sleek, modern visual style gives a community site a professional look that suits freelancers and creative workers.
Questions about Design Lab
What kind of website is this theme meant for?
It is designed for freelancer community sites. That includes hubs where independent professionals present their portfolios, connect with others in their field and collaborate. The layouts, navigation and tools are all shaped around that kind of community.
Can freelancers show their work on a site built with it?
Yes. Portfolio presentation is one of the main uses the theme is built for, so members can display their work and other visitors can browse it as part of the community.
Can I change the layout to fit my community?
The theme offers customizable layouts, so you can adjust how pages are arranged to suit the way your community is organized and how you want members and content presented.
Does it help members connect with each other?
Design Lab includes specialized tools aimed at collaboration and networking. They are meant to help members find and connect with like-minded professionals through the site.
Is Design Lab free?
The code of Design Lab is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Design Lab is this?
Version 1.1.3, released Feb 11, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Design Lab?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Design Lab automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
