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Learn more about our design practices for Stanford Sites and about design/theme options on the Stanford Sites platform.
Learn more about design options
Stanford Basic Theme
Stanford Sites comes with a theme called Stanford Basic for use by official Stanford units.
Minimally Branded Subtheme
Stanford Sites comes with a theme called Stanford Basic.
Custom Subthemes on Stanford Sites
Custom themes can be created and used on Stanford Sites
Faculty Subtheme
Members of the Stanford faculty, as defined in the Faculty Handbook, are eligible to have the Faculty Subtheme enabled on their site. Use of the Faculty Subtheme on a site can be requested by submitting a launch request or by submitting a service request.Read more from our UX and Design Team
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5 Steps for Designing Modern Website Navigation
Research shows that we have less than 20 seconds to grab the attention of users who come to our websites.
March 30, 2021
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How to Put User Needs at the Forefront of Your Web Design: Cardinal Service Part Two
Identifying user needs is an integral part of designing a successful website. How do you take the next step to put those needs at the forefront of your new design?
November 23, 2020
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The Importance of an Informed Website Strategy: Cardinal Service Part One
Successful website design unites user needs with organizational intent.
October 14, 2020
Design News
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A New SALLIE Is Heading Your Way
A new SALLIE — the campus-wide digital image management platform — will premiere in the coming months.
September 21, 2023
Meet our UX and Design team
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Senior User Experience Designer, Creative Lead -
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Manager, User Experience and Design Operations -
Senior User Experience Designer
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Accessibility Specialist
