Notepad Chaos is the first FREE Word Press template from Smashing Magazine we’ve reviewed and we must say…. WOW!

Download the theme for free!

What a great design AND functionality. This theme has 2 columns, a quite vibrant design including “personal” design elements such as handwritten headings, stick-it-notes, clips and pins. The theme was designed by Evan Eckard especially for Smashing Magazine and its readers.

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This template is youthful although very sophisticated. Therefore, I see this as attractive to 20 and 30 somethings for use on their personal blogs. As with most FREE things on the Internet, you should always read the fine print, partially reprinted here:

“You can use the theme for all your projects for free and without any restrictions. However, it’s forbidden to sell or redistribute the theme without both designer’s and Smashing Magazine’s permission — please link to this article if you would like to spread the word. You may modify the theme as you wish, but if you are planning to release your modification, please ask our permission first.”

Overall, I really like the style of this template. We’ve all seen the “notebook” theme but not quite like this!

Please share your thoughts!

- Lauren

*Please note: We are NOT affiliated with Smashing Magazine.