Austin - Multi-Purpose Design Agency WP Theme 5.2

**Austin** is a refined, "aesthetic-first" WordPress theme tailored for design agencies, branding studios, and creative consultants. Developed by **Themeton**, Austin strikes a perfect balance between professional structure and creative flair, making it an ideal choice for businesses that want to appear organized yet innovative. 

Unlike "flashier" themes, Austin focuses on **sophisticated minimalism**, using subtle animations and high-end typography to guide the user through your agency's story. 

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### ## Key Features 

* **Niche Creative Demos:** Includes pre-built layouts for "Branding Agency," "Digital Studio," "Architecture," and "Minimal Portfolio." 
* **Advanced Portfolio Management:** Features unique project layouts including "Split-Screen," "Carousel Portfolio," and "Grid with Filter," all optimized for high-res imagery. 
* **Elementor Integration:** Built with the **Elementor** page builder, but includes exclusive Austin-only widgets like "Interactive Lists" and "Animated Headings." 
* **One-Page & Multi-Page Support:** Can be configured as a sleek, single-scroll landing page or a traditional deep-link corporate site. 
* **Retina & High-DPI Ready:** Designed to look razor-sharp on the latest Mac and 4K displays, ensuring your design work is presented in its best light. 

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### ### Technical Requirements 

To maintain the theme's smooth transitions and "snappy" interface: 

* **PHP Version:** 7.4 or higher (8.1+ recommended). 
* **Memory Limit:** **256MB** (minimum); **512MB** is ideal for heavy media use. 
* **Required Plugins:** **Austin Core** (bundled), **Elementor**, and **Slider Revolution**. 
* **Child Theme Included:** Comes with a child theme out-of-the-box, allowing you to make safe code customizations without losing updates. 

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### ### Included Layout Modules 

| Category | Page / Style Options | 
| --- | --- | 
| **Hero Sections** | Interactive Parallax, Video Background, Minimalist Text Hero, Multi-Slide | 
| **Portfolio** | Masonry, Packery, "Creative Slider," and Detailed Project Case Studies | 
| **Agency Content** | Team Member Grids, Client Logo Sliders, "Our Process" Timelines | 
| **E-Commerce** | Fully styled **WooCommerce** support for selling digital assets or physical goods | 

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### ### Setup & Agency Growth Strategy 

1. **Showcase Your Thinking:** Austin includes a specialized "Case Study" layout. Don't just show the final image; use the theme's text-and-image blocks to explain the *strategy* behind your design work. This attracts higher-paying clients. 
2. **Focus on "White Space":** Austin’s design thrives on breathing room. Avoid overcrowding your pages. Use the theme's generous padding settings to create a "premium gallery" feel. 
3. **The "Call to Action" Footer:** Use the global footer builder to create a "Start a Project" section that appears on every page. For an agency, this is your most important conversion point. 
4. **Optimized Typography:** The theme defaults to modern, high-legibility fonts. If you change them, stick to a **one-serif, one-sans-serif** rule to keep the "Design Agency" look clean and professional. 

> **Pro Tip:** Use the **AJAX Portfolio Filter**. This allows users to browse different categories of your work (e.g., "Web Design" vs "Branding") without the page refreshing, providing a modern, "app-like" experience that impresses tech-savvy clients. 

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**Would you like me to show you how to set up the "Split-Screen" portfolio layout, or do you need help customizing the "Global Header" to add your agency logo?**