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Official Portfolio Starter
A free official starter for studios, creators, and agencies that sell through visual proof and case studies.
Work showcases, project archives, case studies, and image-led service sites.
Best for
What this theme is designed to do.
Work showcases, project archives, case studies, and image-led service sites.
- Project grid and detail pages
- Case-study positioning
- Image-first layout system
- Strong starting point for agencies and creators
What to know
How this fits the current EmDash workflow.
Editorial portfolio layouts, project pages, and filterable showcases with the same EmDash admin workflow underneath.
Use this as a real free starter today, then customize the repo and seed around your content model.
Choose this if
Signals that this is probably your best starting point.
- You need to show work visually before a visitor books or enquires.
- You want case studies or project pages to carry the sales story.
- You need a starter that feels more like a showcase than a blog.
Choose the portfolio starter when your work needs to do the persuading. It is a strong base for agencies, studios, and creators who need project grids, detail pages, and visual credibility fast.
Why buyers start here
It fits businesses where screenshots, project cards, and case-study pages do more selling work than long-form publishing or docs structures.
Gallery
Screens, mood, and product direction.
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