Are sidebars the cargo shorts of web design—full of pockets no one uses? In an era of scroll-first UX and ruthless minimalism, it might be time to finally pull the plug. Here’s why killing your sidebar could actually save your site.
Is It Time to Kill the Sidebar? Read More »
Last time, I asked, “Why do so many long-form articles feel visually flat?” I explained that: “Images in long-form content can (and often should) do more than illustrate. They can shape how people navigate, engage with, and interpret what they’re reading. They help set the pace, influence how readers feel, and add character that words
Getting Creative With shape-outside Read More »
I’ve written quite a lot recently about how I prepare and optimise SVG code to use as static graphics or in animations. I love working with SVG, but there’s always been something about them that bugs me. To illustrate how I build adaptive SVGs, I’ve selected an episode of The Quick Draw McGraw Show called
Smashing Animations Part 5: Building Adaptive SVGs With “, “, And CSS Media Queries Read More »
Designers think the mockup is the product. Developers know the product lives in code. Until we kill the fantasy of the “handoff” and start building together from day one, we’re just shipping prettier silos with more emojis.
The Designer-Developer Handoff Is Still Broken — why? Read More »
Closed ecosystems like Apple’s are sleek, secure, and utterly addictive—but once you’re in, escaping feels impossible. They promise a seamless experience while quietly locking you into a world where Apple decides what you can use, buy, and access, leaving innovation and competition struggling to break through.
Are Closed Ecosystems Like Apple’s a Necessary Evil? Read More »
In Part 1 of this series, we explored the “lopsided horse” problem born from mockup-centric design and demonstrated how the seductive promise of vibe coding often leads to structural flaws. The main question remains: How might we close the gap between our design intent and a live prototype, so that we can iterate on real
Intent Prototyping: A Practical Guide To Building With Clarity (Part 2) Read More »
AI meets human insight in modern customer service. Explore how blending automation with empathy drives loyalty, improves retention rates, and creates meaningful customer connections that last. Continue reading Human and Technology Convergence in Modern Call Centers on SitePoint.
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There’s the idiom that says everything looks like a nail when all you have is a hammer. I also like the one about worms in horseradish seeing the world as horseradish. That’s what it felt like for me as I worked on music for an album of covers I released yesterday. I was raised by
Same Idea, Different Paint Brush Read More »
Double-clicking is a clunky gesture from the floppy disk era that has no place in modern UX. As interfaces evolve toward AI, touch, and simplicity, it’s time to finally bury the double-click for good. If you’re still designing for it, you’re designing backwards.
The Death of the Double Click: How UX Finally Buried a Relic of the Desktop Era Read More »
As September comes to a close and October takes over, we are in the midst of a time of transition. The air in the morning feels crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and winding down with a warm cup of tea regains its almost-forgotten appeal after a busy summer. When we look closely, October is
Shades Of October (2025 Wallpapers Edition) Read More »
