Navigating the Awkward: A Framework for Design Conversations
We’ve all been there. A client or coworker shows us this amazing thing they (and maybe…
The Never-Ending Job of Selling Design Systems
I’m willing to bet that you probably didn’t start your web career because you wanted to…
Designing Inclusive Content Models
In the 1920s, Robert Moses designed a system of parkways surrounding New York City. His designs,…
The Future of Web Software Is HTML-over-WebSockets
The future of web-based software architectures is already taking form, and this time it’s server-rendered (again)….
Human-Readable JavaScript: A Tale of Two Experts
Everyone wants to be an expert. But what does that even mean? Over the years I’ve…
Do You Need to Localize Your Website?
Global markets give you access to new customers. All you need to do is inform potential…
That’s Not My Burnout
Are you like me, reading about people fading away as they burn out, and feeling unable…
6 Best Ant Design Templates for Web Developers
Looking to spend less time customizing the styling of your dev project and at the end…
How to Get a Dysfunctional Team Back on Track
Maybe you’ve been part of a team that you’ve seen slowly slide into a rut. You…
Keeping Your Design Mind New and Fresh
“Only a fool knows everything.” — African Proverb Since March 2020, most of us have been…
Now THAT’S What I Call Service Worker!
The Service Worker API is the Dremel of the web platform. It offers incredibly broad utility…
Immersive Content Strategy
Beyond the severe toll of the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps no other disruption has transformed user experiences…
Beware the Cut ‘n’ Paste Persona
This Person Does Not Exist is a website that generates human faces with a machine learning…
Asynchronous Design Critique: Giving Feedback
Feedback, in whichever form it takes, and whatever it may be called, is one of the…
Asynchronous Design Critique: Getting Feedback
“Any comment?” is probably one of the worst ways to ask for feedback. It’s vague and…
Designing for the Unexpected
I’m not sure when I first heard this quote, but it’s something that has stayed with…
Voice Content and Usability
We’ve been having conversations for thousands of years. Whether to convey information, conduct transactions, or simply…
Sustainable Web Design, An Excerpt
In the 1950s, many in the elite running community had begun to believe it wasn’t possible…
Introducing the ultimate Laravel lean, mean, app-building machine – Soft UI Dashboard PRO Laravel
Everybody wants to do more in less time. But what about doing more of what you…
A Guide to Choose Fonts for Your Web Design
(Guest writer: Amelia Harper) Though it may look like a trivial element, however, choice of fonts…
Brand Identity Lessons You Can Learn from Marvel Studios
(Guest writer: Manas Chowdhury) From publishing an artist’s resignation letter on the internet, trademarking the word…
Showcase of 10 Talented Freelance Designers (And Their Portfolios)
(Guest writer: Marvin Espino) If there’s anything that could make a freelancer more marketable, it’s the…
Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (July 2021)
As a web developer, there’s always something you can learn every day and grow. You can…
Ecommerce Replatforming: Know When to Consider a Migration
Growth is an exciting phase for every eCommerce business. However, businesses should be smart enough to…