A tutorial on using the Compass Vertical Rhythm module with Sass to establish consistent typographic baselines in web design.
Explores modern web techniques (CSS, SVG, Canvas) to create textured, visually rich text effects without using static image files.
Explains the importance of Vertical Rhythm in web design and provides a step-by-step guide to implementing it for a more professional website layout.
A tutorial on styling blog content, covering text, fonts, links, images, lists, and blockquotes for a clean website design.
A review and summary of key lessons from the book 'Seductive Interaction Design', focusing on applying psychological principles to create engaging user experiences.
A developer details the process of redesigning their personal homepage, moving from a Django-based lifestream to a simpler, Bootstrap-powered static site.
Argues against personal dashboards in modern web design, citing information overload and user preference for focused, task-specific interfaces.
Introducing Heydings Controls, a companion icon font for interactive UI elements, designed as an expansion to the free Heydings Icons font.
Explores the debate between designing websites in the browser vs. using graphic editors like Photoshop, emphasizing tool familiarity and the web's interactive nature.
A 2012 perspective on responsive web design, advocating for a progressive enhancement approach starting with a basic, fluid layout for all browsers.
A review of Luke Wroblewski's book 'Mobile First', advocating for designing websites for mobile devices first due to growing mobile internet usage.
A review of Ethan Marcotte's influential book 'Responsive Web Design', praising its approach to flexible web layouts and thoughtful design philosophy.
A gallery showcasing CSS3 gradient patterns, including a new 'Japanese cubes' design, with browser support details.
Lea Verou announces her talk 'CSS3 at the Outer Rim' at the @media Web Directions conference, focusing on advanced CSS3 features.
A critique of web design professionalism, arguing that poor client relationships often stem from the designer's own failures in process and planning.
A critical analysis of using pure CSS for complex illustrations, arguing it's a misuse of the technology compared to more suitable alternatives like SVG.
Discusses Google's ranking algorithm update prioritizing site speed, addressing web designers' concerns about balancing aesthetics with performance.
A deep dive into the CSS3 text-shadow property, exploring its syntax, creative uses, browser bugs, and compatibility issues.
A web designer critiques industry undervaluation, addressing free work requests and misleading advice on DIY website creation.
