Smashing Magazine

CSS min() All The Things

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Victor Ayomipo) |
Victor Ayomipo experiments with the CSS `min()` function, exploring its flexibility with different units to determine if it is the be-all, end-all for responsiveness. Discover the cautions he highlights against dogmatic approaches to web design based on his findings.... read more

It’s Here! How To Measure UX & Design Impact, With Vitaly Friedman

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Vitaly Friedman) |
Design decisions shouldn’t be a matter of personal preference. We can use reliable design KPIs and UX metrics to guide and shape our design work and measure its impact on business. Meet How To Measure UX and Design Impact, our new video course that helps with just that.... read more

Using Multimodal AI Models For Your Applications (Part 3)

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Joas Pambou) |
In this third part of the series, you are looking at two models that handle all three modalities — text, images or videos, and audio — without needing a second model for text-to-speech or speech recognition.... read more

Build A Static RSS Reader To Fight Your Inner FOMO

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Karin Hendrikse) |
RSS is a classic technology that fetches content from websites and feeds it to anyone who subscribes to it with a URL. It’s based on XML, and we can use it to consume the feeds in our own apps. Karin Hendrikse demonstrates how to do exactly that with a static site you can use as your personal RSS re... read more

How A Bottom-Up Design Approach Enhances Site Accessibility

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Eleanor Hecks) |
You can’t overstate the importance of accessible website design. By the same token, bottom-up philosophies are crucial in modern site-building. A detail-oriented approach makes it easier to serve a more diverse audience along several fronts. Making the most of this opportunity will both extend your ... read more

Interview With Björn Ottosson, Creator Of The Oklab Color Space

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Philip Jägenstedt) |
Go behind the scenes with Björn Ottosson, the Swedish engineer who created Oklab color space, and discover how he developed a simple yet effective model with good hue uniformity while also handling lightness and saturation well — and is “okay” to use.... read more

Crows, Ghosts, And Autumn Bliss (October 2024 Wallpapers Edition)

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Cosima Mielke) |
Could there be a better way to celebrate the beginning of a new month than with a collection of desktop wallpapers? We’ve got some eye-catching designs to sweeten up your October. Enjoy!... read more

How To Manage Dangerous Actions In User Interfaces

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Victor Ponamariov) |
One of the main laws that applies to almost everything in our lives, including building digital products, is Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Our goal is to prevent things from going wrong and, if they do, mitigate the consequences. In this article, Victor Ponamarev explores... read more

The Timeless Power Of Spreadsheets

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Frederick O’Brien) |
In this age of endless newfangled organizational tools, the spreadsheet holds firm. Frederick O’Brien explains how, from engineering to design, they can still provide a rock-solid foundation for your work.... read more

Embracing Introversion In UX

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Victor Yocco) |
This article aims to celebrate the power of introversion in UX research and design. Victor Yocco debunks common misconceptions, explores the unique strengths introverted researchers and designers bring to the table, and offers practical tips for thriving in a field that sometimes seems tailored for ... read more