What is Swarm?
Swarm is an exhibition website builder for Designers, Artists, and Visual Creators to showcase their work online. It is open-source and powered by Kirby CMS.
Problem
Designers, artists, and visual creators rely on generic website builders or CMS platforms not specialized for high-quality visual exhibitions, leading to time-consuming customization and suboptimal presentation of creative work.
Solution
An open-source exhibition website builder powered by Kirby CMS, enabling users to create visually-focused portfolio sites with pre-built templates, seamless media integration, and customizable layouts tailored for artistic showcases.
Customers
Designers, artists, photographers, and illustrators seeking professional online portfolios to display visual projects, attract clients, or apply for grants/residencies.
Unique Features
Open-source architecture for full code control, Kirby CMS integration for flexible content management, and mobile-optimized templates prioritizing visual hierarchy over text-heavy layouts.
User Comments
Simplifies portfolio creation for non-coders
Kirby CMS integration boosts flexibility
Lacks e-commerce features
Themes need more variety
Fast loading for image-heavy sites
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 200+ upvotes, open-source GitHub repository with 400+ stars, used by 1,200+ creators according to Kirby CMS ecosystem data.
Market Size
The global website builder market is valued at $2.4 billion (Grand View Research 2023), with niche creative portfolio tools capturing $380 million annually.
