Three Approaches To Amplify Your Design Projects
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Olivia De Alba) |
There are many ways to elevate a design project from good to incredible. For web and product designers, it’s not just about adding more animations and flair. What it truly comes down to is a reframing of your thought processes starting before the project even kicks off. Olivia De Alba presents three... read more
An Introduction To CSS Scroll-Driven Animations: Scroll And View Progress Timelines
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Mariana Beldi) |
10 years after scroll-driven animations were first proposed, they’re finally here — no JavaScript, no dependencies, no libraries, just pure CSS.... read more
Mastering SVG Arcs
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Akshay Gupta) |
SVG arcs demystified! Akshay Gupta explains how to master radii, rotation, and arc direction to create stunning curves. Make arcs a powerful part of your SVG toolkit for creating more dynamic, intricate designs with confidence.... read more
The Importance Of Graceful Degradation In Accessible Interface Design
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Eleanor Hecks) |
Few things are as frustrating to a user as when a site won’t respond. Unfortunately, it’s also an all-too-common scenario. Many websites and apps depend on so many elements that one of any number of errors could cause the whole thing to fail. As prevalent as such instances may be, they’re preventabl... read more
Creating An Effective Multistep Form For Better User Experience
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Amejimaobari Ollornwi) |
Forms are already notoriously tough to customize and style — to the extent that we’re already starting to see new ideas for more flexible control. But what we don’t often discuss is designing good-form experiences beyond validation. That’s what Jima Victor discusses in this article, focusing specifi... read more
Dreaming Of Miracles (December 2024 Wallpapers Edition)
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Cosima Mielke) |
December is almost here, and that means: It’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! Created with love by creatives from all around the world, they are bound to lighten up the last few weeks of the year and, who knows, maybe even spark new ideas. Enjoy!... read more
The Hype Around Signals
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Atila Fassina) |
From KnockoutJS to modern UI libraries like SolidJS, Vue.js, and Svelte, signals revolutionized how we think about reactivity in UIs. Here’s a deep dive into their history and impact by Atila Fassina.... read more
Why You Should Speak At Events As An Early-Career Professional
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Victoria Nduka) |
Many talented professionals hold back from speaking at tech events, believing they need years of experience or expert status first. Drawing from her experience as a first-time speaker at WordPress Accessibility Day 2024, Victoria Nduka discusses how speaking at events benefits both individuals and t... read more
AI’s Transformative Impact On Web Design: Supercharging Productivity Across The Industry
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Paul Boag) |
Discover how AI is reshaping web design, boosting productivity in design, coding, UX, and copywriting while amplifying human creativity in a new article by Paul Boag.... read more
Open-Source Meets Design Tooling With Penpot
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Atila Fassina) |
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 its newly released Penpot Plugin System. So now, if there’s a functionality missing, you don’t need to jump into the code base straight away; you c... read more