Beyond CSS Media Queries
Juan Diego Rodriguez explains why media queries still occupy a vital role in responsive layouts; only they are now one tool in a larger toolbox with modern techniques that are best when used together.
Transforming The Relationship Between Designers And Developers
Is there such a thing as harmony between designers and developers in the workplace, and if so, how can it be achieved? In this article, Chris Day explores the challenges of effective collaboration, outlines the key factors at play, and (hopefully!) empowers you to find the right solutions to help you and your team deliver to their full potential.
Why Designers Arenat Understood
How do we conduct UX research when there is no or only limited access to users? Here are some workarounds to run UX research or make a strong case for it. An upcoming part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com).
The Times You Need A Custom @property Instead Of A CSS Variable
Preethi Sam walks through an example that demonstrates where custom properties are more suitable than variables while showcasing the greater freedom and flexibility that custom properties provide for designing complex, refined animations.
The Modern Guide For Making CSS Shapes
In this comprehensive guide, Temani Afif explores different techniques for creating common shapes with the smallest and most flexible code possible.
The Forensics Of React Server Components (RSCs)
React Server Components (RSCs) combine the best of client-side rendering, and author Lazar Nikolov thoroughly examines how we got here with a deep look at the impact that RSCs have on the page load timeline.
How To Run UX Research Without Access To Users
How do we conduct UX research when there is no or only limited access to users? Here are some workarounds to run UX research or make a strong case for it. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns.
How To Harness Mouse Interaction Data For Practical Machine Learning Solutions
In this article, Eduard Kuric discusses mouse interaction data, what kind of magic can be done with it, and some of the hidden pitfalls to watch out for so you get a head start incorporating them in your solutions.
Combining CSSA :has()A And HTMLA
Amit Sheen demonstrates using `:has()` to apply styles conditionally when a certain `
Longing For May (2024 Wallpapers Edition)
May is almost here, so what better occasion could there be for some fresh and inspiring desktop wallpapers? Created with love by artists and designers from across the globe, the wallpapers in this post come in versions with and without a calendar. Enjoy!
Lessons Learned After Selling My Startup
Business acquisitions are common but often shrouded in mystery because they happen behind closed doors. In this article, Yaakov details the story of his company and the journey it took him on, shedding light on the process of selling a business and what he learned from the experience.
The End Of The Free Tier
Free-tier pricing is a common marketing strategy. aFreea gets people in the door and allows them to settle in and see how things work. But, as Juan Diego Rodriguez explains, the practice of free *tiers* is often conflated with free *trials*. And while the distinction may be nuanced, the consequences of sunsetting free-tier pricing may be huge.
Conducting Accessibility Research In An Inaccessible Ecosystem
Conducting UX research that includes participants with a variety of disabilities is vital to building inclusive technology, but most prototypes used for testing are inaccessible. Rather than continuing to leave out feedback from disabled consumers, which ultimately leads to exclusive technology, researchers must get creative in their workarounds and be relentless in their efforts.
Using AI For Neurodiversity And Building Inclusive Tools
This article illustrates how AI can be leveraged to build tools that can be inclusive with a little bit of an additional effort.
F-Shape Pattern And How Users Read
Scrolling, scanning, skipping: How do users consume content online? Hereas what you need to know about reading behavior and design strategies to prevent harmful scanning patterns. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns.
How To Work With GraphQL In WordPress In 2024
What options do we have for integrating GraphQL with WordPress in 2024? Leonardo Losoviz describes the developments that have taken place in this space over the last three years.
Converting Plain Text To Encoded HTML With Vanilla JavaScript
What do you do when you need to convert plain text into formatted HTML? Perhaps you reach for Markdown or manually write in the element tags yourself. Or maybe you have one or two of the dozens of online tools that will do it for you. In this tutorial, Alexis Kypridemos picks those tools apart and details the steps for how we can do it ourselves with a little vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
How To Monitor And Optimize Google Core Web Vitals
The three Core Web Vitals metrics donat only tell you how visitors experience your website but also impact your Google search result rankings. In this article, weall look at what Core Web Vitals are, how they are measured, and how you can use DebugBear to monitor them continuously.
Sliding 3D Image Frames In CSS
Creating 3D effects in CSS isnat an entirely new concept, but typical approaches use additional elements in the markup and pseudo-elements in the styles to pull it off. Temani Afif applies 3D effects and sliding transitions to a single `
Penpotas CSS Grid Layout: Designing With Superpowers
Penpot helps designers and developers work better together by offering a free, open-source design tool based on open web standards. Today, let's explore Penpotas latest feature, CSS Grid Layout. Penpotas latest release is about efficiency and so much more. It gives designers superpowers and a better place at the table. Excited? Letas take a look at it together.
Connecting With Users: Applying Principles Of Communication To UX Research
Victor Yocco reviews the components of the Transactional Model of communication, explaining how we might apply this framework to preparing, conducting, and analysing our UX research. You will understand how many UX research best practices align with the model and get an example of a tool for tracking alignment.
The Things Users Would Appreciate In Mobile Apps
What can we do to make a mobile app better? What subsidiary features are worth providing for our users? I have some ideas. You might, too. So, letas compare our notes. Without any prescriptions attached, here are seven features I believe can palpably improve a useras experience with a mobile app.
Iconography In Design Systems: Easy Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Tatsiana Tarkan digs deep into iconography as part of a design system and shares some doable tips that will turn icon creation and maintenance into an enjoyable process.
Infinite-Scrolling Logos In Flat HTML And Pure CSS
Remember the HTML `
Colorful Blossoms And Rainy Days (April 2024 Wallpapers Edition)
Could there be a better way to welcome the new month than with a little inspiration boost? We might have one for you: desktop wallpapers created by the community for the community. Enjoy!
How Developers Can Strengthen Their Mental Health Amidst High-Pressure Projects
Thereas no shortage of articles about the mental health of developers, ranging from personal accounts of harrowing work experiences to round-ups of advice on how to preserve healthy work habits. But what working situations trigger things like stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression? Victor Ayomipo shares his personal triggers and how he manages them.
The Future Of User Research: Expert Insights And Key Trends
Based on responses from over 1,200 product professionals, Mazeas Future of User Research Report uncovers how product teams conduct research to inform decision-making and build successful products. Learn about the top three trends defining the user research industry in 2024 and beyond.
Setting And Persisting Color Scheme Preferences With CSS And AA aTouchaA Of JavaScript
There are many ways to approach a aDark Modea feature that respects a useras system color scheme preferences and allows for per-site customization. Henry Bley-Vroman walks through a new possibility that leans into cutting-edge CSS, with minimal JavaScript to support persisting the useras color scheme preference across pages.
Crafting Experiences: Uniting Rikyuas Wisdom With Brand Experience Principles
Whether digital or physical, designing a customer touchpoint requires an understanding of the essential relationship between the brand and the user experience, which is also known as the **brand experience.** This article is a simple guide to building long-lasting customer relationships based on the seven rules of Rikyu in the Japanese tea ceremony for a creative and memorable twist.
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Itas here, and itas shipping! Meet our newest Smashing book, aSuccess at Scalea. Itas filled with practical insights and real-world case studies of how big changes can be made on projects of any size. Addy Osmani has curated finest examples, case studies and interviews to help you get successful at scale. Jump to the details and get the book right away.
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