The CSS shape() function recently gained support in both Chromium and WebKit browsers. It’s a way of drawing complex shapes when clipping elements with the clip-path property. We’ve had the ability to draw basic shapes for years — think circle, ellipse(), and polygon() — but no “easy” way to draw more complex shapes. Well, that’s […]
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One perspective praises off-screen menus for reducing clutter and improving performance. In contrast, another viewpoint highlights concerns about discoverability and accessibility.
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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 is met or not. While this model has supported regulatory clarity and auditability, its
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I don’t know if I should say this on a website devoted to programming, but I sometimes feel like *lowers voice* coding is actually the least interesting part of our lives. After all, last time I got excited meeting someone at a conference it was because we were both into bouldering, not because we both
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The busy season is in full swing, with numerous projects heating up. That means you will likely need great tools to manage workflows and keep your design world running smoothly. This roundup is full of fun hidden gems as well to keep you motivated along the way. Here’s what’s new for designers. Smart Keys Smart
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I mentioned last time that I’ve been working on a new website for Emmy-award-winning game composer Mike Worth. He hired me to create a highly graphical design that showcases his work. Mike loves ’90s animation, particularly Disney’s Duck Tales and other animated series. He challenged me to find a way to incorporate their retro ’90s
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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 on a busy day. And if that doesn’t do the trick, we have a
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Brad Frost is running this new little podcast called Open Up. Folks write in with questions about the “other” side of web design and front-end development — not so much about tools and best practices as it is about the things that surround the work we do, like what happens if you get laid off,
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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 the way, details get lost, tweaks pile up, and before you know it, the
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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 assets and too difficult to find them just when you need them. While we
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