The Power Of The <code>Intl</code> API: A Definitive Guide To Browser-Native Internationalization
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Fuqiao Xue) |
Internationalization isn’t just translation. It’s about formatting dates, pluralizing words, sorting names, and more, all according to specific locales. Instead of relying on heavy third-party libraries, modern JavaScript offers the Intl API — a powerful, native way to handle i18n. A quiet reminder ... read more
Automating Design Systems: Tips And Resources For Getting Started
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Joas Pambou) |
Design systems are more than style guides: they’re made up of workflows, tokens, components, and documentation — all the stuff teams rely on to build consistent products. As projects grow, keeping everything in sync gets tricky fast. In this article, we’ll look at how smart tooling, combined with au... read more
UX Job Interview Helpers
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Vitaly Friedman) |
Talking points. Smart questions. A compelling story. This guide helps you prepare for your UX job interview. And remember: no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.... read more
Stories Of August (2025 Wallpapers Edition)
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Cosima Mielke) |
Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers might be for you. The wallpapers are designed with love by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free! Enjoy!... read more
The Core Model: Start FROM The Answer, Not WITH The Solution
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Are Halland) |
The Core Model is a practical methodology that flips traditional digital development on its head. Instead of starting with solutions or structure, we begin with a hypothesis about what users need and follow a simple framework that brings diverse teams together to create more effective digital experi... read more
Web Components: Working With Shadow DOM
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Russell Beswick) |
Web Components are more than just Custom Elements. Shadow DOM, HTML Templates, and Custom Elements each play a role. In this article, Russell Beswick demonstrates how Shadow DOM fits into the broader picture, explaining why it matters, when to use it, and how to apply it effectively.... read more
Designing Better UX For Left-Handed People
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Vitaly Friedman) |
Today, roughly 10% of people are left-handed. Yet most products — digital and physical — aren’t designed with it in mind. Let’s change that. More design patterns in Smart Interface Design Patterns, a **friendly video course on UX** and design patterns by Vitaly.... read more
Handling JavaScript Event Listeners With Parameters
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Amejimaobari Ollornwi) |
Event listeners are essential for interactivity in JavaScript, but they can quietly cause memory leaks if not removed properly. And what if your event listener needs parameters? That’s where things get interesting. Amejimaobari Ollornwi shares which JavaScript features make handling parameters with ... read more
Why Non-Native Content Designers Improve Global UX
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Oleksii Tkachenko) |
Ensuring your product communicates clearly to a global audience is not just about localisation. Even for products that have a proper localisation process, English often remains the default language for UI and communications. This article focuses on how you can make English content clear and inclusiv... read more
Tiny Screens, Big Impact: The Forgotten Art Of Developing Web Apps For Feature Phones
hello@smashingmagazine.com (Tom Barrasso) |
Learn why flip phones still matter in 2025, and how you can build and launch web apps for these tiny devices.... read more