Roxen Site Free Design Themes
What is a theme?
A theme is a pre-designed website framework, in which the layout, color scheme, and navigation have already been created. You only need to fill in the content (text, links, images, etc). The themes offered here are intended for simple web sites, and can also be used with existing standard modules for managing News, Events, and People. If you would like to use such a module for your site, or would like more information, please contact WDS. The themes are provided free of charge, conform to the University's web site publishing requirements, and are designed for readability and ease of navigation.
Steps for using the free themes
- Review the theme samples and choose one.
- Fill out the site request form and indicate which theme you'd like applied to your web site.
- Know how to add and edit content. Please see OIT's Roxen support website for documentation and help, or sign up for an Introduction class (Princeton netid required).
- Follow the directions for changing your site's banner and logo.
- Contact WDS if you would like to use the News, Events, or People modules.
- Please note that a content management system separates design from content. Should you wish to change the design of your site, you can do so without having to reenter content.
Examples of sites using themes
Princeton Preview Hosting uses Inventive: Bright Orange
Freshman Scholars Institute uses Noor: Original
Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum uses Tigers (and displays non-Western characters)
Carbon Cycling in the Deep Crustal Biosphere conference site uses Inventive: Teal
Burdine Lab uses Tux
WordNet uses Inventive: Bright Orange
Princeton Colloquium on Public and International Affairs uses Noor: Sienna
Changing a design theme
Contact WDS if you would like us to modify a design theme for your site. Customizations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and billed by the hour. If you are css savvy, you can modify the design yourself. Please be aware that WDS does not offer support for modifications to its designs, so be certain you are completely comfortable with design before choosing this option.
