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  • 15 Free & Premium Resources & Tools for Designers in 2024
    Donnerstag 10:23 Speckyboy at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    This is a collection of must-have web design resources and tools for both individual web designers and design agencies. The post 15 Free & Premium Resources & Tools for Designers in 2024 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • The Future Of User Research: Expert Insights And Key Trends
    Mittwoch 13:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Based on responses from over 1,200 product professionals, Maze’s 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.
  • 8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts
    Dienstag 8:56 Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    Dive into CSS bento grid layouts. A collection of CSS flexbox and grid code snippets, and examples for enhancing your web development skills. The post 8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Get Started in AI and NFTs with the Limewire API (Sponsored)
    Montag 21:50 David Walsh at David Walsh Blog
    AI media creation has expanded to incredible video art and a host of other important improvements, and LimeWire is leading the way in creating an awesome interface for the average user to become an AI artist. Limewire has just released its Developer API, a method for engineers like us to create dynamic AI art on […] The post Get Started in AI and NFTs with the Limewire API (Sponsored) appeared first on David Walsh Blog.
  • Setting And Persisting Color Scheme Preferences With CSS And A “Touch” Of JavaScript
    Montag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    There are many ways to approach a “Dark Mode” feature that respects a user’s 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 user’s color scheme preference across pages.
  • Clients Are Demanding More Web Design Freedom
    Montag 8:10 Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    Strategies for giving clients more control and flexibility in web design projects, ensuring satisfaction and creativity. The post Clients Are Demanding More Web Design Freedom appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Accessible Forms with Pseudo Classes
    Freitag 18:52 Chris DeMars at CSS-Tricks
    Hey all you wonderful developers out there! In this post, I am going to take you through creating a simple contact form using semantic HTML and an awesome CSS pseudo class known as :focus-within. The :focus-within class allows for …Accessible Forms with Pseudo Classes originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.
  • Crafting Experiences: Uniting Rikyu’s Wisdom With Brand Experience Principles
    Donnerstag 15:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    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.
  • Now Shipping: Success At Scale, A New Smashing Book by Addy Osmani
    Mittwoch 11:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    It’s here, and it’s shipping! Meet our newest Smashing book, ”Success at Scale”. It’s 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.
  • LimeWire Developer Brings the Power of AI to Your Apps
    Dienstag 7:22 Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    Unlock AI’s potential in your apps with LimeWire Developer. Access powerful AI models easily and affordably. Start innovating today. The post LimeWire Developer Brings the Power of AI to Your Apps appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Sketchnotes And Key Takeaways From SmashingConf Antwerp 2023
    Montag 18:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    How was the first SmashingConf in Antwerp, you ask? One of our online attendees, Krisztina Szerovay, shares her sketchnotes and takeaways of the talks that were held on both days of the conference — with photos and recordings saved as best for last. [See you live in Antwerp this year, maybe?](https://smashingconf.com/antwerp-2024)
  • I’m So Old: Web Edition
    Montag 13:00 David Walsh at David Walsh Blog
    Time can be a funny thing. I still remember discovering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding. I still remember my first college programming course. I still remember my first day at my first coding job, then my first day at my second coding job, and then my first day at Mozilla. I still remember my first […] The post I’m So Old: Web Edition appeared first on David Walsh Blog.
  • 100 Tiny CSS Tools & Apps for Web Designers
    Sonntag 19:52 Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    All of these free tools and apps have been built as time-saving problem solvers to some of the more time-consuming areas of CSS development. The post 100 Tiny CSS Tools & Apps for Web Designers appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Event Calendars For Web Made Easy With These Commercial Options
    Dienstag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Collection of top-notch calendar components for seamless event scheduling. Whether you prefer ready-to-use setups or enjoy tweaking code for a tailored experience, these calendars have you covered.
  • Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?
    Montag 8:37 Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    Learn how to balance freelance web design with a side hustle for extra income and skill growth. Tips for successful multitasking. The post Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle? appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • 10+ Best Free CV & Resume Templates for InDesign
    Montag 1:22 Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    A stunning collection of the best, the most professional, and the most beautiful free resume templates for Adobe InDesign. The post 10+ Best Free CV & Resume Templates for InDesign appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Weekly News for Designers № 733
    Freitag 18:30 Speckyboy at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    This week’s designer news includes CSS Printing Guide, Retrofitting Fluid Typography, CSS :has() Interactive Guide, Bootstrap 5 Modern Backgrounds, and much more. The post Weekly News for Designers № 733 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Success At Scale: Last Chance For Pre-Sale Price
    Freitag 16:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Our next book, “Success at Scale” is finally at the printer, which means we’ll be shipping books soon. It’s also your last chance to get the book at the presale price. Get your copy and save now!
  • Modern CSS Tooltips And Speech Bubbles (Part 2)
    Freitag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    In Part 1 of this series, Temani Afif explored different CSS techniques to create tooltip shapes. The main challenge was to rely on a single element and create optimized code that could easily be controlled using CSS variables to update the size, shape, and position of the tail. In this second part, you are going explore more shapes.
  • 30+ Best InDesign Business Card Templates
    Mittwoch 15:56 Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    Kickstart your next project with these InDesign business card templates, perfect for creating professional-looking cards quickly and easily. The post 30+ Best InDesign Business Card Templates appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • The End Of My Gatsby Journey
    Mittwoch 8:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    [“Gatsby headaches”](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2023/06/gatsby-headaches-i18n-part-1/) are over. Juan Diego Rodríguez reflects on his decision to stop using Gatsby as his go-to framework. Through a detailed examination of its strengths and weaknesses, he provides valuable insights and alternative options for developers navigating their tooling choices.
  • Here’s Why You Should Always Log Out of WordPress
    Dienstag 11:13 Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
    Learn why logging out of WordPress is crucial for security. A report reveals 60% of hacks stem from stolen session cookies. Simple steps can prevent this risk. The post Here’s Why You Should Always Log Out of WordPress appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.
  • Modern CSS Tooltips And Speech Bubbles (Part 1)
    Freitag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Tooltips are a very common pattern used in CSS for years. There are a lot of ways to approach tooltips in CSS, though some evoke headaches with all the magic numbers they require. In this article, Temani Afif presents modern techniques to create tooltips with the smallest amount of markup and the greatest amount of flexibility.
  • Waiting For Spring (March 2024 Wallpapers Edition)
    Donnerstag 10:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar for March 2024. Enjoy!
  • Reporting Core Web Vitals With The Performance API
    Dienstag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    The Performance API is a set of standards for measuring and evaluating performance metrics with JavaScript. This article demonstrates how to use the Performance API to generate performance metrics directly in the DOM to create your own reporting.
  • A Web Designer’s Accessibility Advocacy Toolkit
    Montag 18:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Digital designer Yichan Wang has put together this collection of strategies and selling points to help you encourage and advocate for accessibility in your place of work, including useful scripts you can use as starting points.
  • Vanilla JavaScript, Libraries, And The Quest For Stateful DOM Rendering
    Donnerstag 18:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    It’s well-established that the web faces wide-ranging usability and performance issues, from user-hostile UI patterns and twisted search results to sluggish performance and battery-draining bloat. In this article, Frederik examines one small-but-significant aspect where developers take the reins: Painting pixels on the screen.
  • A Practical Guide To Designing For Colorblind People
    Dienstag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Color accessibility is more than just ticking boxes. Even with good contrast, some color palettes can make interfaces challenging for users. Here are some practical guidelines to ensure more inclusive design for colorblind people. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns.
  • Mobile Accessibility Barriers For Assistive Technology Users
    Montag 10:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Accessibility goes beyond making products user-friendly. It can significantly impact the quality of life for people with disabilities. Kate Kalcevich shares lessons she learned from assistive technology users — challenges and barriers they encounter on mobile devices.
  • How Accessibility Standards Can Empower Better Chart Visual Design
    Mittwoch 15:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Accessibility for data visualization extends well beyond web standards, at least if you’re trying to create an experience that’s actually useful. This article focuses on techniques for creating useful and accessible visualizations that extend well beyond compliance.
  • A Practical Guide To Designing For Children
    Dienstag 12:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    How to design for children aged 3–12, with insights into user behavior, considerations for parents, and practical UX guidelines.
  • How To Draw Radar Charts In Web
    Freitag 15:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    A radar chart — also commonly called a spider chart — is yet another way to visualize data and make connections. Radar charts are inherently geometric, making them both a perfect fit and fun to make with CSS, thanks to the `polygon()` function. Read along as Preethi Sam demonstrates the process and sprinkles it with a pinch of JavaScript to make a handy, reusable component.
  • Frequently Heard In My Beginning Front-End Web Development Class
    Donnerstag 13:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    What could we learn from entry-level students in front-end web development? As seasoned professionals, you might think you’ve seen it all, but the truth is that the newcomers are asking the most intriguing questions and making connections that those of us who have spent years on the front end may have never considered.
  • Web Development Is Getting Too Complex, And It May Be Our Fault
    Mittwoch 13:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    An overwhelming number of frameworks and tooling available today gives the impression that web development has gotten perhaps too complex. Juan Diego Rodríguez explores if web development really is that complex and, most importantly, how we can prevent it from getting even more difficult than we already perceive it to be.
  • Detect Caps Lock with JavaScript
    Dienstag 10:33 David Walsh at David Walsh Blog
    Anyone is capable of having their caps lock key on at any given time without realizing so. Users can easily spot unwanted caps lock when typing in most inputs, but when using a password input, the problem isn’t so obvious. That leads to the user’s password being incorrect, which is an annoyance. Ideally developers could […] The post Detect Caps Lock with JavaScript appeared first on David Walsh Blog.
  • A Guide To Designing For Older Adults
    Dienstag 8:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    With one billion people aged 60 or older worldwide, inclusivity is more important than ever. Learn how to create digital experiences that empower independence and competence for older adults while enhancing usability for all. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns.
  • How to Override width and height HTML attributes with CSS
    Montag 11:28 David Walsh at David Walsh Blog
    One of the HTML elements that frequently comes into collision with CSS is the img element. As we learned in Request Metrics’ Fixing Cumulative Layout Shift Problems on DavidWalshBlog article, providing image dimensions within the image tag will help to improve your website’s score. But in a world where responsive design is king, we need […] The post How to Override width and height HTML attributes with CSS appeared first on David Walsh Blog.
  • When Words Cannot Describe: Designing For AI Beyond Conversational Interfaces
    Freitag 13:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    As Artificial Intelligence evolves the computing paradigm, designers have an opportunity to craft more intuitive user interfaces. Maximillian Piras examines how the latest AI capabilities can reshape the future of human-computer interaction beyond conversation alone.
  • 29 Days Of Inspiration (February 2024 Wallpapers Edition)
    Mittwoch 12:30 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    With February just around the corner, how about a little inspiration boost? We might have one for you: desktop wallpapers created with love by the community for the community. Enjoy!
  • The Feature Trap: Why Feature Centricity Is Harming Your Product
    Montag 15:00 at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
    Most product teams commonly adopt a feature-centric mindset, finding them convenient for brainstorming, drafting requirement documents, and integrating into backlogs and ticketing systems. In this article, Andy Budd shows how fixation with features might be holding you back and how making a few small tweaks to your process could make an entire world of difference.