Point: What is a project?
A project is a unit that combines design, CMS data, domain settings, and more into one place to manage. For details, see What is a Studio.Design project.
Creating a project
1. After logging in to Studio.Design, click [+ New project] in the upper right corner of the screen.
Tip: Clicking [Start from a template] takes you to the Studio Store.
2. Choose how to create your project from the "Templates," "Wireframes," or "Favorites" tabs.
Templates tab
Start from blank
Choose this option if you want to build your site from scratch. This option is also available from the Wireframes tab.
Start with Assistant
Choose this option to generate a site using Studio.Assistant, based on the information you provide.
Studio.Assistant automatically creates everything from the information architecture to the design, which you can then export to the design editor to edit and publish.
Note: Using Studio.Assistant requires a separate, dedicated plan.
For step-by-step instructions, see Generating a site with Studio.Assistant. For pricing and plans, see Managing your Studio.Assistant plan.
Import from Figma
You can use the Figma plugin to import Figma design data into Studio.Design. For details, see Figma to Studio.
Popular free templates
This shows popular free templates from the Studio Store.
Each template comes with a preset layout, color scheme, and fonts. You can use this design as a starting point, swap in your own text and images, and publish your site.
Select [Browse templates] to see more free and paid templates.
If you'd like to use a paid template, also check out our template purchase guide.
Tip: If you've added any templates to your favorites in the Studio Store, a [Favorites] tab will appear instead of the popular free templates.
Wireframes tab
Start from blank
Choose this option if you want to build your site from scratch. This option is also available from the Templates tab.
Wireframes
You can create a project using a wireframe that already has sections and boxes laid out for you.
There are three types of wireframes: "Portfolio," "Corporate," and "Blog."
Favorites tab
This shows templates you've added to your favorites in the Studio Store.
You can add templates to your favorites by clicking the heart icon on each template's thumbnail image, or the heart icon button at the top of each template's detail page.
Duplicating a project
Duplicating a project creates a new project that carries over the design and CMS data.
Note: Projects created from a paid template in the Studio Store cannot be duplicated.
Who can duplicate a project
Only accounts with the following permissions on the project can perform a duplication.
Things to know about duplication
When you duplicate a project, things like design and CMS data are carried over, but the following items are not duplicated.
▼ Items not included in duplication
Apps integration information
Project members
Form submission results
Payment information
Images and PDFs in the upload panel
Version history
If you duplicate a project on a paid plan, the duplicated project will be created on the Free plan. No charges will occur as a result of duplication.
How to duplicate a project
Click the three-dot menu [...] at the right edge of the project, then select [Duplicate].
When the confirmation dialog appears, click [Duplicate].
Once the duplication is complete, the owner who performed the action will receive an email notification, and the duplicated project will appear in the [Project list]. Edit the project name and settings as needed.
Duplication runs asynchronously, so it may take some time to complete.
If you'd like to check the result without waiting for the completion email, try refreshing your project list.
Resetting a project
Resetting a project restores it to its original state.
For details, see Resetting a project.
Archiving a project
If you have projects you no longer need in your project list, you can archive them to keep things organized.
Archived projects are hidden from the list for the account that archived them, but they remain visible in the list for other members of the same project.
Note: Projects cannot be permanently deleted.
How to archive a project
Open your project list.
Click the three-dot menu [...] at the right edge of the project.
Once archived, the project will move from your [Project list] to [Archive].
How to unarchive a project
Open your project list.
Click [Project list] in the upper left of the screen, then switch to [Archive].
Click the three-dot menu at the right edge of the project, then click [Restore to project list].
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