

Vignette
Vignette is a WordPress theme by CSSIgniter built for photographers and visual artists. It uses a full-screen layout and several gallery options to present a portfolio, and it adapts to desktops, tablets and phones.
- Version
- 1.9.1
- Released
- Sep 1, 2020
- Developer
- CSSIgniter
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Vignette 1.9.1
- FixedSome wrong gettext domains.
- ImprovedOn theme activation, the redirection to panel now happens conditionally on the 'ci_theme_activated' action.
- NewList of widgets is now filterable via 'ci_theme_load_widgets' before they are included.
- FixedComments would not get displayed on WordPress v5.5
- FixedGet_logo_class() would sometimes return 'imglogo' instead of 'textual'.
- ImprovedTheme version to 1.9.1
What it does
Photographers and artists need a site that puts their images first and stays out of the way. This theme is designed around that idea, with a full-screen layout and multiple gallery options for presenting portfolio work. It also handles blog posts and business services through a choice of grid and list templates, so a creative professional can keep their work, writing and service pages in one consistent design.
Customization happens in the WordPress customizer, where you can adjust colors, fonts and layouts without editing code. The layout is responsive, so galleries and pages adjust to desktops, tablets and smartphones. For those selling prints or products, the theme works with WooCommerce. It is also translation ready and supports right-to-left languages, which suits sites published in several languages or in scripts such as Arabic or Hebrew.
Best for
- Photographers building an online portfolio
- Visual artists presenting galleries of their work
- Creatives selling prints through WooCommerce
Features
Pages use a full-screen presentation that gives photographs and artwork plenty of room, keeping visitors focused on the images in your portfolio.
Choose from several gallery styles to present your photography or artwork in the format that best fits each collection or project.
Display blog posts, portfolio items or business services using a range of grid and list layouts included with the theme.
Change colors, fonts, layouts and other settings from the WordPress customizer, with no need to write or edit any code.
The layout adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so your portfolio and pages display properly on whatever screen a visitor uses.
Set up an online store with WooCommerce to sell prints, products or services alongside your portfolio within the same theme design.
Translate the theme for multilingual sites and publish in right-to-left languages, helping you reach visitors who read in different scripts.
Questions about Vignette
Can I change the colors and fonts without coding?
Yes. Vignette lets you adjust colors, fonts, layouts and other options from the WordPress customizer. You can preview and apply changes there without touching any code, which makes it practical for photographers and artists who prefer not to work with CSS or templates.
Can I sell my photos or products with this theme?
The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add an online store to your site. That makes it possible to sell prints, products or services while keeping the same look as your portfolio and gallery pages.
Does it work for a blog as well as a portfolio?
It does. Along with gallery options for portfolio work, the theme includes grid and list templates for blog posts and business services. You can run a portfolio, a blog and service pages together under one design.
Will it work for a site in Arabic or another right-to-left language?
Yes. The theme is translation ready and supports right-to-left language scripts. You can translate it for a multilingual site or publish entirely in a language such as Arabic or Hebrew.
Is Vignette free?
The code of Vignette 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 Vignette is this?
Version 1.9.1, released Sep 1, 2020. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Vignette?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Vignette automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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