Best one page wordpress theme in 2013

K – Retina ready one page wp theme

K is a powerful one page theme that includes all the goodies you need to create an authoritative and nice looking business website. This theme is also retina ready, meaning that it looks great on the iPad. Created in June 2013 and already making good sales. Try this out!

Pages – A unique single landing page wordpress theme

Spotting a different look to the traditional one page wp theme. Rather than a vertical focus theme, the Pages theme create an almost magazine like one page wordpress theme with plenty of spaces to display large images.

Chamfer -  Cool single landing page wp theme

I have never seen such a unique one page wp theme design. No wonder it is getting good reviews and great sales despite being only developed in May 2013.

Dry – Portfolio one page wordpress theme

The theme might be called dry but the design and layout is nothing but elegance. The big typography and the color choice make dry a great theme for creating a straight forward beautiful portfolio and even agency sites.

Milliennium wordpress theme

Millennium is a nice looking one page wp theme with a powerful call for action button. Works well as a business or product or even personal blogging site.

Reversal – a side to side scrolling wp one page theme

Reversal is a clean and minimal wordpress theme with a rather cool, side to side scrolling effect.  Best of all, it has been optimized to be fast loading so that your website can be really fast.

Selfless – A powerful one page wordpress theme

A popular and powerful one page wordpress theme for 2013. Perfect for a photography or portfolio site. Comes with advanced jquery features for a smooth background transition and image slider.

Singlet – A portfolio one page theme

A very nice and clean layout for agencies or portfolio website. Despite being one page, there is lots of room to showcase your work.

Proxy – A lightweight and widgetised single page theme

The attraction for proxy theme is its highly widgetised page which allows you to easily slice and dice the layout to suit the kind of look that you want to achieve.  The framework is also very light weight so it wouldn’t slow your down your site.

Hybrid -  fast loading single page wordpress theme

You want a fast loading site? Then Hybrid is your choice. Comes with the Hybrid images mechanism which helps to speed up the image loading at your website. This mechanism is currently used by Google images so you know it is a good technology to use.

Xiara -  A one page wordpress theme with parallax scrolling

The Xiara themes cones with parallax scrolling effects that I talked about at the beginning of the article. Nice for those who want their single landing page to have a 3D effect.  Developed in June 2013 and already selling well. Give this a try.

MicroPage – A magazine like one page theme

MicroPage comes with a powerful page builder that lets you customise the look of your site.  It is also retina ready and loads pretty fast.

Ebookie – A single landing page wordpress theme with a blog

This is one of the few single page wordpress theme that has a blog attached to the template.  It also focus on selling ebooks so it is perfect for people who are authors.

Page Presentation – Perfect single landing page wordpress theme

Created with the goal of becoming a powerful business selling tool, page presentation is a great theme for selling your products online. Its single landing page design is elegant and straight forward, enabling you to convey your value proposition quickly and easily.

Red Sky – A multi purpose one page wordpress theme

Red Sky is a good looking multi purpose theme. Comes with parallax scrolling as well as a powerful image slider, it is easy to customise and looks great on any screens.

Panels – A powerful ajax landing page wp theme

Panels wordpress theme has a nice feature that is different from most one page wordpress theme.  Each panel on the page can be access via the wordpress panel and uses ajax to pull in the information to fill the panel. Very nice implementation.

 Kula – HTML5 landing page wordpress theme

KULA has look gorgeous with its beautiful typography and iconography. It is a responsive single page wordpress theme so it will look great across any devices.

MyCountDown – Coming soon landing page wordpress theme

If you need to have a site that says coming soon, mycountdown is the perfect theme for you. It has a beautiful count down design that shows your readers the number of days to the launch of your product. Want a gorgeous coming soon page? Try this theme.

Bravo – A multi purpose landing page wp theme

Bravo supports both multi and single page websites, thus giving you multi functionality within a single wordpress theme. It also features parallax scrolling effects that other featured themes have as well.
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Wallpapers Despicable me 2

#1: Despicable Me 2 – Minion Banana Song by ~SentimentalDolliez

This poster features despicable me 2 characters singing the famous trailer song. If you have not heard it go, what are you waiting for? It is seriously funny!

#2: Minionator by ~saadirfan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3: Minions by *acostamt

This is such a nice digital art painting of the Despicable me 2 minions.  It is so awesome that I can imagine printing it out and hanging on my wall.

#4: LULU Despicable Me by ~beckbook

This is a fan art using a game character called Lulu and Despicable Me Minions. The art itself is pretty nice, using a fairy tale theme that you don’t see often.

#5: Despicable Me: Minion’s Creed by ~GoEnkidu

Have you played the Assassin Creed game before? If you have, you will notice how familiar the minions are to this game character. That was the inspiration for this photoshop creation. Looks absolutely gorgeous as a wallpaper.

#6: Despicable Me Cover by ~MartuPoleT0nks

A lovely montage of Despicable Me 2 movie characters. Great for using as a Facebook cover

#7: Walking Dead Minions by *leagueof1

What do you get when you combine walking dead with Despicable 2? You get walking dead minions LOL. A lovely drawing done by a talented artist.

#8: Cosplay Minions play Doctor Who by ~Timedancer

Minions as Doctor Who characters! Looks great and love to see the minions in different outfits.

#9: Minion (Despicable Me) by ~OnEDeMO

Nice sharp photoshop render of the Minion. Looks great as a wallpaper.

#10: Minions Love by *viennidemizerable

I  love this concept for a Despicable Me 2 wallpaper. The design is unique and it makes full use of the minions. Cool!

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Creative And Innovative Navigation Designs

Creative Navigation Designs

Artmobs. A website has a personality — it is a reflection of the person or organization behind it.  feel free to use it.
Toybox
Navigation should always be there when needed, and graciously disappear when the user wants to focus on a particular task. For example, in designing the checkout for an online store, the navigation should always be accessible but also give enough prominence to criticial features of the website, such as the checkout form. The navigation for Toybox does just that. It feels like you’re peeking behind the page or the lid of a toybox to see what’s inside. The navigation is easy to use, and the swivel effect directs the user’s attention to the navigation bar when they’re using it. Hiding the navigation also allows for a simple, clean design that makes viewing the projects quite pleasant, because the projects are not competing for attention.



Olivier Bossel
The portfolio of Olivier Bossel, an interactive designer, is interesting. The navigation elements create an effect of exploding pixels as you hover over them. The effect is quite dynamic and contrasts with the otherwise clean design. It works nicely as a visual element because it encourages the user to continue through the website. The consistent visual voice and tone complement the brand’s identity.

Tsto
Tsto, a design agency, has a simple yet unorthodox approach to design; its navigation is different from what we’d expect. A navigation element is fixed in each corner of the screen, framing the work being showcased. The visual identity is created with heavy hot-pink letters, along with the descriptive information. The hierarchy is clear, however, with the “Work” tab in the top-left corner, and the “Contact” and “About” tabs at the bottom of the page. In keeping with the style, the title of the work being showcased is in the same heavy pink font.


Derek Boateng
Derek Boateng’s portfolio welcomes the user with a polite “Hi” upon loading, and an arrow directs you to scroll down. The general design is understated; it doesn’t shout at you, but rather gently guides you through the work. As you scroll down from the loading page, the header and navigation shrink back, allowing more space for the portfolio. This is a good example of navigation that is always accessible yet gives center stage to the main content.

Second Story
Ah, good ol’ horizontal scrolling! Second Story’s website works like a magazine app on a tablet. It is innovative in that it doesn’t have the feel of a typical Web page and it scrolls horizontally. The content is laid out in columns, and each section scrolls vertically. The navigation is anchored to the left, which helps to establish the rhythm. As you view this portfolio, the navigation minimizes to a bar on the left and reappears when hovered over. You can choose to view the portfolio in thumbnail view or as a slideshow.

Mostly Serious
As its name suggests, Mostly Serious has an element of playfulness to it. You are greeted by navigation that is designed as balloons floating around. The friendly animation creates movement on the otherwise static website and sets the tone for the brand. While you can come back to the home page at any stage, a subtle navigation bar appears at the bottom of the page. The website is functional, with a splash of the studio’s fun personality. Actually, it reminds me of funky Flash animations from the good old days (EYE4U, anyone?), but because the website is supposed to be a little playful, it works well in this context.

Minimal Monkey
Scrolling through articles in this bold simple design reminds me of browsing a bookshelf. The hover effect singles out an article for the user to focus on. This website also has a clever design for the “About” and “Contact” sections: When you click on a tab, the page drops down to reveal the information. It’s a simple way to provide information without redirecting to another page.


LayerVault
It’s amazing what effect a simple, clean layout with playful colors and fun animations can have. LayerVault balances white space and subtle animation to intrigue and engage the user. Animation can be used to illustrate a point, to guide the user through a website, or even to illustrate how-tos. Animation doesn’t always do the trick, but LayerVault applies it sparingly, and only when the user is browsing a particular section of the page. The result? A well laid out page with engaging and attractive illustrations.

Escape Flight
Escape Flight is cleverly designed, and the logo animation as a page is loading is novel and funky. The navigation is fixed at the top and looks like a departures and arrivals board, as though you’re at the airport already! The drop-down menus look like a travel checklist, which works well with the theme. When you click on a location and scroll down, all of the important information remains fixed at the top, making access to the content much easier and more comfortable for the intrepid traveler.


aSCIIaRENa
Calling all ASCII enthusiasts! aSCIIaRENa reeks of the ’90s. People can register and post news on the wall, submit their own text art, and get featured on the wall of fame.

The Sartorialst
Photographs are the focus on this website, and the design supports that with no muss or fuss. More importantly, the website uses the hover effect quite elegantly; captions slide in from the side and slide out again, following the cursor.

SilkTricky
The people behind SilkTricky are out to break the status quo, and their website doesn’t let down. Mousing over the images creates an interesting effect. The movement on the page creates a sense of activity that intrigues the user. On this single-page website, the user doesn’t have to click from page to page to navigate. Just click “View,” and the chosen article folds out as the other articles shift off. This would be a nice way to showcase a photography portfolio, too.

SumAll
SumAll’s layout is clean, with no unnecessary extras that would distract the user. Hovering reveals more information in a simple understated manner, and the transitions are an extension of the hover effect. When you click on a button, succinct information and options appear below. I quite like that you aren’t redirected to another page when you click an option; rather, the information tidily appears below the button. A drawback: the navigation isn’t responsive, looking broken and inaccessible on smaller views.

Potluck
Sorry for being so enthusiastic about this one, but Potluck exhibits a fantastic user experience. The generous white space helps the user access what they need, when they need it. The forms and buttons have a fresh and open aesthetic that makes them easy to spot and use. Both the text and beautiful graphics are laid out in a way that guides the user through the website. The buttons and icons work well together, and all buttons and input areas feel consistent and engaging. This is a great example of how a bit of well-chosen typography and a subtle, clean user interface go a long way to engaging and delighting users.

Lowdi
The single-page responsive layout works quite beautifully. Lowdi uses lines and shapes to set off sections of the page, a great way to break away from the conventional boxy layout. I love how the “Order now” button is incorporated in the design with line and shape. These elements adjust to your screen effectively, and the design maintains a flow throughout, which makes for easy viewing.

Barcamp Omaha
Barcamp Omaha is an online invitation to an event. The single-page tool effectively guides the user through the narrative with a consistent visual theme. All of the essential what, where and when information is at the top of the page, but the design urges the user to scroll down to see what else they can find. I really like the clever integration of the Twitter and Facebook icons.


Combadi
This website feels tranquil as soon as it loads, a result of the careful design. While it does not have a lot of white space, it does not feel claustrophobic. Tabs expand on hover, providing more information and enhancing usability. Along with the other elements, this effect conveys an airy, calm feeling. The design mirrors the vocabulary of the website, and the various elements work together to achieve a coherent and consistent identity.

Waller Creek Conservancy: The Final Four
A hover effect should not only provide more information, but also contribute to the visual appeal of the website. This website does that quite beautifully by expanding the image as you hover over it. The image also changes from greyscale to full color, with a caption. The effect is quite captivating.

Lift
When laying out products or items on a website, it’s easy to end up with a static catalogue-style view. Lift’s simple hover effect rotates the books to display a 3-D version. This seemingly minor and simple visual effect really makes the website more interesting. The user feels that they are involved and can interact with the website. You can achieve this 3-D effect, too.

Snowbird
Artmobs. Snowbird is a dynamic website that involves the user. The current weather is displayed and, when you hover over it, folds out to reveal the week’s forecast. The hover effect on the “Full Report” button, as it transforms rounded corners into square corners, is subtle yet effective. The teasers are triangular and look like a snowbird’s wing; when hovered over, they unfold into a square for a larger view.

Etch
Artmobs. The square sections on this website are tightly laid out but don’t feel cramped. The navigation in the top-left corner takes up little space because icons are used for the various categories. You can toggle the navigation to show and hide in the large view by clicking the menu icon. The responsive design makes the website easily accessible on any device, without losing functionality or brand appeal.

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