Website Layouts
Design Made Easy
The website layouts listed here are intended to help you take the guesswork out of designing and structuring a website on the Dornsife WordPress platform. Each site includes a recommended design blueprint and example content to guide how information can be organized, while allowing flexibility for you to update the page design and text to reflect your unit’s priorities and identity.
Not every unit will need every page, and sections can be adapted as needed. If you're not sure which layout to select the Dornsife web team can help you choose based on your goals and audience.
Department, Center or Institute Website
Designed for academic departments, centers, institutes (DCI), offices and programs. These page designs focus on presenting your mission, academic programs, research or initiatives, people, and news in a clear and student- and visitor-friendly way.
Lab, Group or Project Website
Ideal for research labs, groups, centers, or institutes that want to highlight projects, people, and research activity. These page layouts supports flexible design that help you showcase your work, collaborations, and impact.
Personal or Porfolio Website
Best for individual faculty members or small research groups. These page designs emphasize personal academic profiles, research interests, publications, and lab or group information in a focused, easy-to-maintain structure.
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Ready to request a website?
Fill out the website request form and select a predesigned site layout. If you have any questions or need assistance with selecting pages, please email webproject@dornsife.usc.edu.
Website Design Resources
These resources support planning, building, and maintaining your website. Find guidance on recommended page structures, copy and content development, design best practices, image size guidelines, image selection and available support through USC Dornsife.