Design Blog Template is a free HTML CSS blog layout from Templatemo that gives artists a dark-themed page with an artistic header for sharing art and design posts.
What is Design Blog Template?
Design Blog Template is a free static website template built with HTML and CSS, designed as a personal blog layout. It takes no dynamic input — you edit the source files directly — and outputs a fully styled blog homepage with a "beautiful header artistic background" and dark color theme. Templatemo, the site that distributes it, lists it as template number 101 and offers it for both commercial and non-commercial use.
Key Features
The template's key features are the items you can see on its listing page: a dark theme, an artistic header, and a plain HTML/CSS build. Here are the specific details:
- Free commercial use — The template is 100% free to download, edit, and use on commercial or non-commercial websites.
- Artistic header background — The design includes a large artistic header image that suits the "my art, my design, my wall" theme.
- Dark color theme — The layout uses a dark palette, which makes images and artwork stand out.
- Simple HTML/CSS stack — Built with plain HTML and CSS, so it runs on any web host without a database or server-side processing.
- Downloadable ZIP — Templatemo provides a ZIP file for download, plus a live preview and a full-size screenshot.
- Usage history — Added on 08 June 2009, the template has earned 93,127 views and 21,496 downloads on Templatemo.
Who is it for?
The template fits three main groups: visual artists, design students, and hobbyist bloggers.
- Visual artists who want a simple personal blog that highlights their artwork with a dark background.
- Web design students looking for a small, readable HTML/CSS project to study or modify.
- Hobbyist bloggers who need a free, no-database blog template they can upload to any static host.
What can you do with Design Blog Template?
You can use the template for three concrete scenarios.
- Artists: publish a personal art blog with a dark theme and artistic header that frames your work.
- Design students: download the ZIP, open the HTML and CSS files, and experiment with colors, typography, and layout.
- Nonprofit or event organizers: adapt the blog layout for a project announcement page without spending on a custom design.
Pricing
The template is offered entirely for free. Templatemo states it is 100% free to download, edit, and use for commercial or non-commercial sites, with no paid tier mentioned.
Alternatives
One alternative free template source is Tooplate, which is linked from this Templatemo page.
- Tooplate — another free HTML template collection.
FAQ
Common questions about the template are answered below.
Is Design Blog Template really free?
Yes, Templatemo states it is 100% free to download for anyone. You may download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites without paying.
Can I use Design Blog Template for commercial projects?
Yes, the template's license (as stated on the download page) permits commercial and non-commercial use. Templatemo also asks that you share the template with friends.
What technology does Design Blog Template use?
It is a static HTML/CSS template; there is no PHP, database, or build step. Edit the files directly and upload them to any web server.
How do I download Design Blog Template?
On the Templatemo page, click the Download button to get a ZIP file of the template. A Live View link and a full-size screenshot are also available before downloading.
