Vivian - Creative Multi-Purpose Theme 1.1.2

Vivian is a versatile and visually striking WordPress theme designed primarily for creative professionals like photographers, designers, agencies, and musicians. There are actually two distinct versions of this theme commonly found online, depending on your preferred framework and design aesthetic.

1. Vivian by Subsolar Designs (The "Dazzling" Portfolio)

This is the original version popular on ThemeForest and Envato Elements. It is best known for its cinematic animations and unique navigation styles.

Key Design Features:

Immersive Layouts: Features "Background Segments," "Curtain" effects, and "Vertical Shift" transitions that make the site feel like a high-end presentation.

Aspect Ratio Flexibility: Unlike most themes, it has built-in support for multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 3:2, 16:9, etc.), allowing you to display portraits and landscapes perfectly without cropping.

Fullscreen Media: Includes layouts for fullscreen sliders (horizontal and vertical) and fullscreen video backgrounds.

Technical Specs:

Page Builder: Built on the Unyson Framework, it uses its own drag-and-drop builder for specific custom layouts.

One-Click Demo Import: Includes demos for Musicians, Interior Designers, and Creative Agencies.

SEO & Mobile: Built with Bootstrap 3, it is fully responsive and optimized for search engines.

2. Vivian by Stylish Design (The "Feminine" Kadence Child Theme)

This is a newer, boutique version sold on platforms like Creative Market and Etsy. It is a Kadence Child Theme, meaning it is built on the lightning-fast Kadence framework.

Key Focus Areas:

Modern & Feminine: Uses soft color palettes and elegant photography grids, targeting coaches, boutiques, and women-led creative businesses.

Gutenberg Ready: Entirely customized using the native WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) and Kadence Blocks, making it much lighter and faster than traditional builder-heavy themes.

E-commerce: Deep integration with WooCommerce, featuring custom styling for product grids and shop pages.

Technical Specs:

Framework: Requires the free Kadence parent theme.

Performance: Heavily optimized for Core Web Vitals and site speed.

Price: Typically around $75–$79.

Comparison at a Glance

Feature

Subsolar Vivian

Stylish Design Vivian

Primary Use

High-end artistic portfolios

Small businesses & boutiques

Main Tech

Unyson / Bootstrap

Kadence / Gutenberg

Animation Style

Cinematic & Experimental

Clean, Soft, & Fast

Best For

Agencies & Media Artists

Coaches, Shops, & Bloggers

How can I help you with Vivian?

Choosing a Version: Are you looking for the version with the animated "Curtain" effects, or the one built for Kadence?

Installation: Do you need help with the One-Click Demo install (it often requires specific PHP settings)?

Customization: Would you like to know how to adjust the aspect ratio of your portfolio images in the Subsolar version?

Would you like me to find the link to the live demo for either of these versions so you can test the "Horizontal Slider" or the "Shop" functionality?