A template serves as the foundation for your Squarespace website's design and functionality. Here's how to choose and customize the perfect template for your needs:

Exploring Templates

Browse the Squarespace template store to preview demo sites with placeholder content. Each template showcases specific features while maintaining access to the same fonts, colors, and styling options across all designs.

Artist Collaborations

Squarespace Collection's alliance series features templates created in collaboration with notable artists:

• Björk
• Magnum photographers (Olivia Arthur, Jacob Aue Sobol, and others)
• Rick Rubin
• Jeff Koons

Selection Tips

1. Focus on design elements rather than sample content
2. Review different color presets before starting
3. Consider templates that closely match your desired layout
4. Remember all templates share the same features and can be fully customized

Customization Options

• Add new pages with pre-designed layouts
• Modify colors, fonts, and global styles
• Create custom page sections with background images
• Override site-wide styles for individual sections
• Design unique blog posts and product displays using summary blocks

AI Design Kit

Create a custom template using Squarespace's AI Design Kit by selecting:

• Site title
• Brand personality
• Homepage design
• Required sections and pages
• Color palette and fonts
• AI-generated images
• Optional AI-generated descriptive text

The AI Design Kit is ideal for users with a clear vision of their desired website appearance. Remember, you can always modify your template's design elements or start fresh if needed.

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