Metis - Portfolio / Agency WordPress Theme 1.4.4

Metis is a sophisticated, High-End Portfolio and Creative Agency WordPress Theme that prioritizes elegance and "visual quietness." Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and craft, Metis is built for those who want their work to appear in a premium, museum-like digital environment.

It is particularly popular among Architects, Creative Directors, and Boutique Agencies who prefer a minimalist, "less is more" aesthetic.

## Core Features

Minimalist Design Language: Uses generous white space, thin borders, and refined typography to ensure the focus remains 100% on your portfolio pieces.

Ajax Page Transitions: Features seamless, no-refresh page loading that creates a fluid, app-like experience as visitors move between your "About" and "Work" pages.

Elementor & WPBakery Support: Highly flexible; you can build complex case studies using your preferred drag-and-drop editor.

Interactive Portfolio Grids: Offers multiple layout styles, including Masonry, Metro, and Parallax, allowing you to showcase projects of different orientations (portrait vs. landscape) beautifully.

One-Click Demo Import: Get a professional agency structure live in minutes, then simply swap the "Demo" work for your own masterpieces.

## Specialized Creative Sections

Case Study Templates: Goes beyond simple image galleries by offering structured areas for "The Challenge," "The Solution," and "The Results."

Advanced Typography Controls: Deep integration with the Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts (Typekit) libraries, allowing you to fine-tune the "editorial" feel of your site.

Video Portfolio Support: Seamlessly integrates video backgrounds and video project thumbnails—perfect for motion designers and film directors.

Team & Studio Layouts: Minimalist blocks to introduce your staff and show off your office space or studio culture.

Client Logo Carousels: Greyscale or "Fade-in" logo grids to display your high-profile clients without clashing with the site's design.

## Technical Specifications

Lightweight Performance: Built with clean code and minimal third-party dependencies to ensure lightning-fast load times.

Retina & 4K Ready: Optimized for high-resolution displays to ensure that your portfolio photography is never pixelated.

Fully Responsive: The layout adjusts intelligently, maintaining its "minimalist chic" look on smartphones and tablets.

SEO Optimized: Semantic HTML5 structure to help your agency rank higher for competitive creative keywords.

## Why Choose Metis?

Metis is for the "Quietly Confident" brand. It doesn't use loud colors or flashy animations; instead, it uses precision and flow. It is an ideal fit for:

Interior Designers & Architects: Where the spatial layout of the website should reflect the quality of their physical work.

Branding Agencies: Who need a "blank canvas" that won't compete with the diverse brand identities in their portfolio.

Luxury Freelancers: High-end consultants or photographers targeting premium clients.

Pro Tip: In Metis, the "Hover Effect" on your portfolio grid is your best friend. Use the "Title Overlay" or "Image Zoom" settings to create a sense of interactivity that rewards the user for exploring your work.

## Quick Setup Guide

Installation: Upload the metis.zip file via Appearance > Themes.

Plugin Setup: Activate the "Metis Core" and your chosen Page Builder (Elementor is highly recommended for 2026).

Import Demo: Use the one-click importer to set up the basic "Agency" or "Portfolio" structure.

Portfolio Branding: Go to the Theme Options and set your "Accent Color." Even in a minimal theme, a single, consistent brand color for links and buttons makes the site feel "owned."

Would you like me to help you set up the "Ajax Page Transitions," or do you need a guide on how to create a "Case Study" layout for your top project?