Stanford Sites Designs
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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Stanford Web Services's Toolbox: Crafting Community Websites
Did you know Stanford Web Services (SWS) uses various products, programming languages, and services to design and build beautiful, performant websites?
April 15, 2025
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Stanford's In-house UX Design Team: Tailoring Web Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Stanford Web Services (SWS) designers partner with our university colleagues to deliver beautiful, modern websites that support internal content creators and their teams.
February 27, 2025
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How It Was Made: Public Art Tours in Stanford Mobile
Working with UIT, Stanford Arts highlights public art on campus as a mobile experience
November 15, 2024
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When and How to Use Drop-down Menus
Navigating a website can be a daunting task, especially if the site’s architecture and menu system aren’t clear.
March 30, 2021
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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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Stanford Web Services and Stanford School of Engineering Receive Anthem Award
Creating a site that enables site visitors to engage with a century of discovery, innovation, and impact.
February 18, 2026
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Stanford Web Services's Toolbox: Crafting Community Websites
Did you know Stanford Web Services (SWS) uses various products, programming languages, and services to design and build beautiful, performant websites?
April 15, 2025
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Momentum site nominated for a 2025 Webby Award
Congratulations to External Relations and Web Services for the nomination of the Stanford Momentum website.
April 10, 2025
Meet our UX and Design team
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