- Pop(over) the Balloons
Donnerstag 13:31 – John Rhea at CSS-Tricks
I’ve always been fascinated with how much we can do with just HTML and CSS. The new interactive features of the Popover API are yet another example of just how far we can get with those two languages alone.
You …Pop(over) the Balloons originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - Integrating Image-To-Text And Text-To-Speech Models (Part 1)
Mittwoch 10:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Joas Pambou built an app that integrates vision language models (VLMs) and text-to-speech (TTS) AI technologies to describe images audibly with speech. This audio description tool can be a big help for people with sight challenges to understand what’s in an image. But how this does it even work? Joas explains how these AI systems work and their potential uses, including how he built the app and ways to further improve it. - 15+ Free Procreate Color Schemes & Swatches for Digital Artists
Dienstag 16:37 – Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
One of the most important aspects of digital art is the selection of color. Color can transform a piece, set the tone, and create harmony. Color choice is not just…
The post 15+ Free Procreate Color Schemes & Swatches for Digital Artists appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. - How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress
Montag 17:08 – Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
Choosing WordPress to power your website is a smart move. You’ll gain access to a world of themes, plugins, and possibilities. There are also some responsibilities, though. Making sure your…
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Montag 14:38 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
These sorts of roundups always get me. My wife will flip through Zillow photos of the insides of homes for hours because she likes seeing how different people decorate, Feng Shui, or what have you. That’s her little dip into …Alvaro Montoro: CSS One-Liners to Improve (Almost) Every Project originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - CSS Stuff I’m Excited After the Last CSSWG Meeting
Freitag 17:16 – Juan Diego Rodríguez at CSS-Tricks
From June 11–13, the CSS Working Group (CSSWG) held its second face-to-face meeting of the year in Coruña, Spain, with a long agenda of new features and improvements coming to language. If 2023 brought us incredible advances like …CSS Stuff I’m Excited After the Last CSSWG Meeting originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - Getting To The Bottom Of Minimum WCAG-Conformant Interactive Element Size
Freitag 13:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
WCAG provides guidance for making interactive elements more accessible by specifying minimum size requirements. In this article, Eric Bailey discusses the nuances of interactive element sizes and clarifies what it looks like to provide accessible interactive experiences using WCAG-compliant target sizes. - Build Design Systems With Penpot Components
Donnerstag 10:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
In today’s turbulent landscape of design, Penpot stands out with its commitment to open-source, free unlimited access, and its unique, robust features. An example could be its new components system that takes another leap forward in aligning design with code. Let’s dive into how it empowers both designers and developers to create more maintainable and scalable design systems. - Sara Joy: Everybody’s Free (To Write Websites)
Mittwoch 18:36 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
Sara Joy’s adaptation of the song “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” (YouTube) originally by Baz Luhrman with lyrics pulled directly from Mary Schmich‘s classic essay, “Wear Sunscreen”. Anyone who has graduated high school since 1999 doesn’t even have …Sara Joy: Everybody’s Free (To Write Websites) originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - CSS Selectors
Montag 16:13 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
A complete guide covering all of the various methods we have to select elements in CSS and how to use them for applying styles.CSS Selectors originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - The Fight to Own Your Creative Content
Montag 15:17 – Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
Explore the ongoing battle for creative content ownership and learn key strategies for protecting your work.
The post The Fight to Own Your Creative Content appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. - How To Design Effective Conversational AI Experiences: A Comprehensive Guide
Montag 9:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
This in-depth guide takes you through the three crucial phases of conversational search, revealing how users express their needs, explore results, and refine their queries. Learn how AI agents can overcome communication barriers, personalize the search experience, and adapt to evolving user intent. - 25+ Best Free Logo Mockup Templates for Brand Designers
Sonntag 15:30 – Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
A collection of the best professionally designed free logo mockup templates that will help you showcase your logo or brand beautifully.
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Mittwoch 13:12 – Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
Insights on effectively communicating WordPress maintenance needs to clients and building trust.
The post How to Explain WordPress Maintenance to Your Clients appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. - When Friction Is A Good Thing: Designing Sustainable E-Commerce Experiences
Mittwoch 13:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Today, UX design contributes to the problem of excessive consumption through persuasive e-commerce practices and designing for companies with linear and exploitative business models. Anna Rátkai explores practical steps we can take to reduce material consumption and the massive environmental impact that comes along with it by designing mindful shopping experiences. - “If” CSS Gets Inline Conditionals
Dienstag 15:18 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
A few sirens went off a couple of weeks ago when the CSS Working Group (CSSWG) resolved to add an if() conditional to the CSS Values Module Level 5 specification. It was Lea Verou’s X post that same day that …“If” CSS Gets Inline Conditionals originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - Useful Customer Journey Maps (+ Figma & Miro Templates)
Montag 10:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Visualize the user experience with user journey maps. Here are some helpful templates, real-world applications, and insights on the importance of mapping both successful and unsuccessful touchpoints. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly. - 500+ Free Overlays for Photographers & Video Creators
Freitag 6:05 – Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
A collection of over 500 free overlays that you can use in your photo and video-editing process and transform them into truly memorable works of art.
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Donnerstag 8:08 – Speckyboy at Speckyboy Design Magazine
Discover and download the best WordPress plugins of 2024 to help you create stunning and powerful websites, landing pages, and booking pages.
The post 5+ Useful WordPress Plugins You Should Check Out in 2024 appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. - 20+ Free Intro & Opener Templates for After Effects
Montag 23:59 – Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
A collection of the best free video templates for creating intros and openers in After Effects. All editable, and perfect for your next project.
The post 20+ Free Intro & Opener Templates for After Effects appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. - Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers
Sonntag 20:55 – Eric Karkovack at Speckyboy Design Magazine
Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.
The post Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine. - Tales Of An Eternal Summer (July 2024 Wallpapers Edition)
Sonntag 8:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Let’s welcome the new month with some fresh desktop wallpapers! Created by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar for July 2024. Enjoy! - 15+ Best Photoshop Action Sets for Cinema & Movie Photo Effects
Samstag 8:06 – Paul Andrew at Speckyboy Design Magazine
We’ve compiled a fantastic collection of one-click cinema & movie photo effect Photoshop action sets that will take your photos to the next level.
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Freitag 13:44 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
I know this is something Chris has wanted forever, so it’s no surprise he’s already got a fantastic write-up just a day after the news broke. In fact, I first learned about it from his post and was unable …Transitioning to Auto Height originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - How To Improve Your Microcopy: UX Writing Tips For Non-UX Writers
Freitag 10:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Interface copy plays a crucial role in the overall user experience, helping guide users smoothly, allowing them to navigate easily through the app, discover and start using product features, and more. In this article, you’ll find simple, practical tips and a checklist to help you create a clear and concise microcopy, ensuring a seamless user experience. - Poppin’ In
Mittwoch 16:37 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
Oh, hey there! It’s been a hot minute, hasn’t it? Thought I’d pop in and say hello while we get to know the Popover API a bit.Poppin’ In originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter. - How To Make A Strong Case For Accessibility
Mittwoch 12:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Gaining buy-in for accessibility can be challenging due to common myths and misunderstandings. For many, accessibility remains a big mystery. Here are some practical techniques for winning stakeholder support. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly. Montag 18:28 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #8: .work + .life { border: 10px solid #000; }…originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.Montag 18:27 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #7: Nobody is perf-ect.…originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.Montag 18:27 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #6: The color space is always calc(rgb(0 255 0)+er) on the other side of the fence.…originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.Montag 18:26 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #5: :where(:is(.my-mind))…originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.Montag 18:26 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #4: Select, style, adjust. Select, style, adjust. Select, sty……originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.Montag 18:25 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #3: A pseudo is as a pseudo does.…originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.Montag 18:25 – Geoff Graham at CSS-Tricks
CSS Meditation #2: Who gives a flying frick what constitutes a “programming” language.…originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.- So Your Website Or App Is Live… Now What?
Montag 18:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
The biggest mistake you can make in UX design is to launch a website or app and then walk away. Monitoring and improving after launch will benefit users and your metrics. Nothing will bring bigger gains. - How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Multimedia Writing
Freitag 18:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Balancing the age-old simplicity of words on paper with the myriad creative possibilities of the web is a tension as old as the web itself. Leaning into that overlap can bring new dimensions not just to the things we write but also to how we write them. - Uniting Web And Native Apps With 4 Unknown JavaScript APIs
Donnerstag 18:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Have you heard of the Screen Orientation API? What about the Device Orientation API, Vibration API, or the Contact Picker API? Juan Diego Rodriguez is interested in these under-the-radar web features and discusses how they can be used to create more usable and robust progressive web apps if and when they gain broader support. - T-Shaped vs. V-Shaped Designers
Mittwoch 12:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Job openings typically cast a very restrictive frame for candidates, with long lists of expectations and requirements. But what if this narrow focus can overlook the value of “V”-shaped designers who excel by crossing boundaries, connecting dots, and innovating beyond rigid boxes? - Case Insensitive CSS Attribute Selector
Mittwoch 11:31 – David Walsh at David Walsh Blog
CSS selectors never cease to amaze me in how powerful they can be in matching complex patterns. Most of that flexibility is in parent/child/sibling relationships, very seldomly in value matching. Consider my surprise when I learned that CSS allows matching attribute values regardless off case! Adding a {space}i to the attribute selector brackets will make […]
The post Case Insensitive CSS Attribute Selector appeared first on David Walsh Blog. - Useful Email Newsletters For Designers
Montag 18:00 – at Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers
Whether you want to take your user research skills to the next level, get better at UX writing, or stay up-to-date on the latest design trends, a newsletter is the perfect opportunity to get the best of the best resources delivered straight to your inbox on a regular basis. In this post, we highlight some design newsletters that you might want to consider subscribing to.