A dependable foundation
From the first brief to an evolving platform.
Pixie Example demonstrates a practical split of responsibilities: Drupal owns the content, Pixie Dark owns the shared visual system, and your subtheme owns the final brand expression.
A system, not a single screen
Keep the important boundaries visible.
Each layer has a clear job, so a visual refresh does not require rebuilding the content model or hiding editorial decisions inside templates.
Owned by Drupal
Editors can review and update the words, links, and sections through ordinary content workflows.
Shaped by the theme
Typography, spacing, color, and responsive behavior stay consistent across the experience.
Adapted in the subtheme
Replace the supplied identity and artwork without changing the parent theme or losing upstream improvements.
A visible process
Start small, then improve with evidence.
- 01 Clarify the content Define the audience, outcome, and information hierarchy before choosing visual details.
- 02 Shape the system Use a small set of reusable components and tokens to make the experience coherent.
- 03 Launch and evolve Keep the content editable, observe how the site is used, and refine without starting over.
Ready to adapt
Make this visual system your own.
Replace the sample copy and assets, keep the editable structure, and let the site grow with the organization behind it.
Open the workspace