I am Mat - Material Personal Resume / CV vCard WordPress Theme 1.0

I am Mat is a powerful and highly visual WordPress theme designed specifically for Personal Resumes, CVs, and vCards. Built on the Bootstrap 3 framework and strictly following Google’s Material Design guidelines, it offers a professional, app-like experience for users looking to showcase their career journey.

As of late 2025, it remains a top choice for those who want a "Resume that feels like an app," with smooth animations and bold, colorful accents.

Key Features

Material Design UI: Features the signature "shadows," "depth," and "ink ripple" effects associated with Google's Material Design, providing a tactile feel to buttons and cards.

Drag-and-Drop Page Builder: Includes a convenient page builder that allows you to rearrange sections (About, Skills, Experience, Portfolio) without touching a line of code.

Two Homepage Versions: Offers both a standard personal profile look and a more creative alternative, allowing you to choose the layout that best fits your industry.

Redux Theme Options: A robust backend panel that gives you control over Unlimited Colors, 600+ Google Fonts, and layout variations.

One-Click Demo Import: Allows you to import the dummy data instantly so you can simply replace the text and images with your own professional history.

Retina Ready & Responsive: Every element—from icons to timeline dots—is optimized for high-resolution displays and looks perfect on mobile devices.

Technical Snapshot (Updated 2025)

Feature

Details

Developer

shtheme

Core Framework

Bootstrap 3.x / SASS

Layout

One-Page / Multi-Page hybrid

Typography

600+ Google Fonts integrated

Compatibility

WordPress 6.7+, PHP 8.x, Contact Form 7

Files Included

PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, and Documentation

Resume Components

The theme is organized into logical blocks designed to provide a comprehensive look at a candidate's profile.

Effective Timeline: A vertical or horizontal timeline to list work history and education chronologically.

Skill Progress Bars: Animated bars to visually quantify your expertise in different software or soft skills.

Ajax Portfolio: A "Single Page Project" view where users can click a portfolio item and see details load via Ajax without leaving the page.

Testimonials: A slider for recommendations from former colleagues or clients.

Quotation Page: A unique section to highlight a personal mission statement or a favorite professional quote.

Best Use Cases

Freelance Creatives: Designers and photographers who need a high-impact visual portfolio alongside their work history.

Tech Professionals: Developers and engineers who want a modern, material-style interface that reflects their technical fluency.

Job Seekers: Anyone looking to stand out in a competitive market with a "live" link to their resume instead of a static PDF.

Pro Tip: Since this theme is based on Material Design, avoid using low-quality or cluttered background images. Stick to bold primary colors and clean, professional photography to maintain the theme's high-end, minimalist aesthetic.

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I am Mat WordPress Theme Setup Guide

This video provides a helpful overview of developing and customizing classic WordPress themes similar to the architecture used in I am Mat.