Design Work is a free 3-column HTML/CSS website template from Templatemo, built as an elegant and professional layout that can be adapted to any site purpose.
What is Design Work?
Design Work is a free, downloadable HTML/CSS website template published by Templatemo (templatemo.com) on 24 November 2012. It produces a complete multi-column web page layout that you can edit in any text editor and publish to any web host. The template is tagged with blue, darkgray, white, and 3-column, and it has been downloaded 55,887 times since it was added.
Key Features
- Three-column layout — The template uses a 3-column structure, a common arrangement for content-heavy sites that need sidebars or distinct content areas.
- Color scheme — Tagged with blue, darkgray, and white, the design uses a blue and dark gray palette with white content areas.
- Free for commercial use — Templatemo explicitly allows you to download, edit, and use the layout for commercial or non-commercial sites without cost.
- ZIP download — The page offers a direct ZIP file download of the template for offline editing.
- Live preview — A one-click Live View option lets you see the rendered template in a browser before downloading.
- Full-size screenshot — A full-size screenshot is provided so you can inspect the design detail without opening the live view.
Who is it for?
Design Work suits people who need a clean, presentable website quickly without writing code from scratch. It works for small business owners who want a simple info site, freelancers and designers who need a base HTML/CSS template to customize for clients, and hobbyists who want a no-cost personal webpage. Because it is static HTML/CSS, anyone comfortable editing files in a text editor can use it.
What can you do with it?
- Small business websites: Set up a 3-column business site with sections for services, products, and sidebar content.
- Personal portfolios: Showcase projects or work in the main column with supporting navigation in the side columns.
- Informational or landing pages: Quickly stand up a clean, professional-looking page for any campaign or purpose.
How does it work?
Download the ZIP file from Templatemo, extract it to your computer, then edit the HTML and CSS files in any text editor. The page's description says the template is easy to edit and adapt. After editing, upload the files to your web host or open the HTML file locally in a browser to preview it.
Pricing
Design Work is free. Templatemo states the template is 100% free to download for anyone, and you are allowed to edit and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites.
Alternatives
- Tooplate — another free HTML template provider that Templatemo links to in its navigation, offering a similar library of ready-made layouts.
- Other Templatemo templates such as Aqua (364), Metro (363), and Gift Red (362) provide different visual styles and one-page layouts, all listed as free downloads on the same site.
FAQ
Is Design Work really free?
Yes. Templatemo states that Design Work is 100% free to download for anyone, and you are allowed to download, edit, and use it for both commercial and non-commercial sites.
Can I use this template for a commercial website?
Yes, commercial use is explicitly permitted. The template page says you can use the HTML CSS layout for your commercial or non-commercial sites.
What do I get in the download?
The download is a ZIP file containing the HTML and CSS files for the 3-column layout. You also get access to a live view and a full-size screenshot on the template page.
How do I edit this template?
You edit the HTML and CSS files in any text editor. The page describes the template as easy to edit and adapt to your needs, and no special build tools are mentioned.
Does this template use a framework like Bootstrap?
The page only calls it an HTML CSS layout and does not mention any framework, so it should be treated as plain HTML and CSS that you can modify directly.
