Spiekermann is a free, bold WordPress block theme that draws inspiration from the minimalist aesthetic of brutalist architecture. It’s perfect for your blog or portfolio.
With sharp lines, asymmetrical grids, and unapologetically quirky typography, Spiekermann is a great theme for showcasing your work or writing without overshadowing it. Fully responsive and lightning fast, it ensures your content shines on any device.
With full-site editing capabilities, you have the freedom to control every aspect of your website, from the header to the footer. The theme includes ten different color schemes and three different typographic styles to get you started. Activate Spiekermann today and turn your website into a striking expression of creativity.
Spiekermann is built by me, Anders Norén. You can find the rest of my free WordPress themes here. The demo content is generated with ChatGPT.
About The Name
The theme is named after Erik Spiekermann, a renowned German typographer, designer, and author celebrated for his transformative contributions to graphic design and typeface development. As a type designer, Spiekermann is best known for creating typefaces that balance clarity, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. His iconic fonts include FF Meta, ITC Officina, and FF Info, which are widely used in corporate and public contexts. FF Meta, often dubbed the “Helvetica of the 1990s,” exemplifies his philosophy of combining practicality with style.
Erik Spiekermann is currently running a letterpress workshop in Berlin called p98a. I have one of their posters in my office.