Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More I think we, as engineers and designers, have a lot to gain by stepping outside of our worlds. That’s why in previous pieces I’ve been drawn towards architecture, newspapers, and the occasional polymath. Today, we stumble blindly into the world of […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More The SMIL specification was introduced by the W3C in 1998 for synchronizing multimedia. This was long before CSS animations or JavaScript-based animation libraries were available. It was built into SVG 1.1, which is why we can still use it there today. […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More So we want to set up a new design system for your product. How do we get it up and running from scratch? Do we start with key stakeholders, UI audits, or naming conventions? And what are some of the critical […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More In my experience, most UX teams find themselves primarily implementing other people’s ideas rather than leading the conversation about user experience. This happens because stakeholders and decision-makers often lack a deep understanding of UX’s capabilities and potential. Without a clear UX […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Remember that last team brainstorming session where you were supposed to generate a long list of brilliant ideas? How many of those ideas actually stuck? Did leadership act on any of those ideas? In this article, Eric Olive challenges the value […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Despite keyframes and scroll-driven events, CSS animations have remained relatively rudimentary. As I wrote in Part 1, they remind me of the 1960s Hanna-Barbera animated series I grew up watching on TV. Shows like Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines, […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Mark and I work as product designers for SAS, a leader in analytics and artificial intelligence recognized globally for turning data into valuable insights. Our primary role is to support the token packages and component libraries for the SAS Filament Design […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More This article is a sponsored by Penpot It’s already the fifth time I’m writing to you about Penpot — and what a journey it continues to be! During this time, Penpot’s presence in the design tools scene has grown strong. In […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Browser makers didn’t take long to add the movement capabilities to CSS. The simple :hover pseudo-class came first, and a bit later, the transitions between two states. Then came the ability to change states across a set of @keyframes and, most […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More You’ve got a Pinterest-style layout to build, but you’re tired of JavaScript. Could CSS finally have the answer? Well, for a beginner, taking a look at the pins on your Pinterest page, you might be convinced that the CSS grid layout […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Think about your past projects. Did they finish on time and on budget? Did they end up getting delivered without cutting corners? Did they get disrupted along the way with a changed scope, conflicted interests, unexpected delays, and surprising blockers? Chances […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Since their introduction in 1999, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) have shaped how we design and develop inclusive digital products. The WCAG 2.x series, released in 2008, introduced clear technical criteria judged in a binary way: either a success criterion […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Sometimes, it doesn’t take a lot to get inspired. A short bike ride to soak in the sun, a coffee break with a friend, or listening to your favorite song might be just what you need to spark some fresh ideas […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More This article is a sponsored by Anima App For years, designers and developers have been stuck in a frustrating loop. Designers create stunning UIs in Figma, only for developers to spend hours — or days — coding them from scratch. Along […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Are you also getting lost in all the files, deliverables, shared docs, PDFs, and reports related to your UX work? What about decisions scattered everywhere between email, Slack conversations, Dropbox folders, SharePoint, Notion, and Figma? It’s too easy to lose important […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More When building digital products, thinking in terms of single features and urgent client needs can lead to a large portfolio of products with high maintenance costs. At first, this approach makes sense, as you’re offering new value to customers and keeping […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More The work of a designer largely consists of inventing new things, which requires creativity that is generally believed to depend on inspiration, making it unpredictable and difficult to control. Many designers, as well as those who would like to try their […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More So, you’re filling out an online form, and it asks you to upload a file. You click the input, select a file from your desktop, and are good to go. But something happens. The network drops, the file disappears, and you’re […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Keyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the user experience for a diverse audience, extending your reach while simultaneously fostering a more inclusive web environment. Efficient navigation is […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Building an accessibility culture isn’t easy, and there’s no clear playbook. But Dani offers insights from his own journey, where small, consistent habits made a big difference. A year ago, I learned that my role as an accessibility engineer was at […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Dark mode isn’t just a trendy aesthetic. It’s a gateway to more inclusive digital experiences, but only if designed thoughtfully. While its sleek visuals and reduced eye strain appeal to many, poorly implemented dark themes can alienate users with visual impairments, […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More “Gilding the lily” isn’t always bad. In design, a touch of metaphorical gold — a subtle animated transition, a hint of color, or added depth in a drop shadow — can help communicate a level of care and attention that builds […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More Animation makes things clearer, especially for designers and front-end developers working on UI, prototypes, or interactive visuals. Manim is a tool that lets you create smooth and dynamic animations, not just for the design field but also in math, coding, and […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More When I started working on promoting accessibility, I was fully convinced of its value and was determined to bring it to the business stakeholders. I thought that the moment I started pushing for it inside the company, my key stakeholders would […]
Source: Articles on Smashing Magazine — For Web Designers And Developers | Read More This article is a sponsored by Storyblok Content management is evolving. The traditional monolithic CMS approach is giving way to headless architectures, where content management and presentation are decoupled. This shift brings new challenges, particularly when organizations need to migrate from […]