Designing for WordPress: A Practical Guide for Better Collaboration

Our topic this week is:
Designing for WordPress: A Practical Guide for Better Collaboration

Designing with WordPress in mind means seeing your work through the lens of the build, not just the canvas. This session takes you through what actually happens to a design once it moves from Figma into a WordPress build, and how a few thoughtful choices upfront can make the whole process smoother.

We’ll talk about how WordPress puts pages together, how blocks respond to real content, and why certain layouts are a dream to build while others turn into unnecessary detours. Expect simple explanations, clear examples, and practical tips you can use straight away.

If you want to design work that holds up beautifully once development starts, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to do exactly that.

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Every second week, we open our doors - and our discussions - to a handful of curious minds who want to dive deeper into the world of product creation.

Our Sketchy Ideas sessions explore everything from research best practices to stakeholder management, design-to-dev handovers, presentation skills, and more. The focus leans towards design and analysis, but touches on any skill essential to building great products.

About the Sessions:

• When: Every second week, 4:30–6:00 PM (please log in or arrive by 4:20 PM to get settled)
• Where: In-person at Monkey and River (details provided on confirmation), or join online
• Format: Interactive discussion and knowledge sharing - not just lectures! Bring your thoughts and questions.
• Guests: We allow up to 5 guest attendees per session.
• Perks: Light snacks and drinks provided, and you’re welcome to stay afterwards to chat and network.

Who Should Join?
Anyone interested in product creation, design thinking, research, analysis, stakeholder management, or innovation! You don't need to be a designer — just bring your curiosity.

About Monkey and River:
Monkey and River is a human-centred design and development consultancy passionate about building thoughtful, useful, and delightful digital products. Our work blends user experience, research, and collaboration across disciplines to create solutions that make an impact.

Questions?
Email **tenaya@monkeyandriver.com / mary@monkeyandriver.com** - we're happy to help!