Modernist - Free Next.js Template
v1.0Modern editorial template for design and culture magazines, featuring a clean card layout and sidebar navigation.
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> Page Sections
- Hero section introducing the future of Swiss design in the digital age with a call-to-action to start reading.
- Topic exploration grid featuring six categories like Tech and Design with article counts and a view-all option.
- Featured articles section highlighting the latest pieces on topics from quantum computing to digital art.
- Contributors showcase presenting four team members with their roles and specializations.
- Newsletter subscription area encouraging visitors to stay updated with curated content and design insights.
> Ideal Use Cases
- Launching a digital magazine for design professionals, featuring in-depth articles on UI/UX trends, typography essays, and interviews with industry leaders, using the grid layout for portfolio-like project showcases.
- Creating a technology and culture publication that explains complex topics like quantum computing or modern architecture, leveraging the clean typography and card-based sections to make technical content visually approachable and shareable.
- Operating a multi-author blog or journal for a creative collective or university department, utilizing the 'Our Contributors' section and topic-based categorization to highlight diverse voices and research areas within design and science.
> Who This Template is For
This template is designed for Entertainment startups and established companies looking for a modern, clean interface. It's perfect for:
- Founders building their MVP
- Developers needing a quick solution
- Agencies delivering client projects
- Product Managers prototyping new features
> SEO & Performance
Built to work seamlessly with Next.js SEO and rendering features. Ideal starting point for SEO-friendly, production-ready apps.
SEO Features
- Semantic JSX layout ready for generateMetadata / <Head>
- Meta tags & Open Graph fields wired for Next.js routing
- Schema-friendly content blocks for JSON‑LD
- Mobile-first designs to support better engagement metrics
Performance
- Optimized for SSG/SSR in Next.js
- Small, reusable components for better bundle splitting
- Image-friendly layout for Next/Image optimization
- Core Web Vitals‑oriented spacing and structure
> How to Install the Modernist Next.js Template
This guide shows how to install and run the Modernist template locally using Next.js. Intended for developers using modern JavaScript frameworks and Tailwind CSS.
Quick Start
Extract, install dependencies, and start development:
unzip modernist-entertainment-modern-nextjs.zip
cd modernist-entertainment-modern
npm install
npm run devView at: http://localhost:3000
What You Get
- Next.js 14 with App Router
- Automatic image optimization
- Built-in SEO & SSR
- File-based routing
Prerequisites
Node.js: 18+ — Download
Build for Production
npm run buildOutput folder: .next/
Quick FAQ
Can I use TypeScript?
Yes! Next.js has built-in TypeScript support. Rename files to .tsx and add types.
How do I add new pages?
Create files in src/app/ folder. For example, src/app/services/page.jsx becomes /services.
How do I deploy?
Push to GitHub and connect to Vercel for automatic deployments, or run npm run build for self-hosting.
Port Already in Use
# Use a different port
PORT=3001 npm run dev
# Or kill the process (macOS/Linux)
lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill -9Installation Fails
rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm cache clean --force
npm installChanges Not Appearing
- • Hard refresh browser (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R)
- • Delete
.next/and restart dev server - • Check terminal for errors
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