Kladdingseite
Kladdingseite is a term that has appeared in German-language discussions of web design and content management to describe a page-level layer that functions as a cladding or façade for core content. In this usage, a Kladdingseite defines the visual presentation, interaction patterns, and branding rather than the substantive content itself. It can cover typography, color schemes, spacing, and user interface chrome such as headers and footers, while the underlying content model remains separate.
Origin and usage: The word combines “kladding” (an anglicism for cladding or outer covering) with “Seite” (page)
Concept and scope: A Kladdingseite may be implemented as a wrapper element, a layout template, or a
Implementation considerations: The concept promotes separation of concerns and agility in branding and accessibility updates. Potential
Relation to related concepts: Similar to themes, skins, wrappers, or front-end templates in CMS ecosystems. See