Layout. It’s one of those easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master things, like they say about playing bass. Not because it’s innately difficult to, say, place two elements next to each other, but because there are many, many ways to tackle it. And...

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I was playing around with scroll-driven animations, just searching for all sorts of random things you could do. That’s when I came up with the idea to animate main headings and, using scroll-driven animations, change the headings based on...

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The Wizard of Oz method is a proven UX research tool that simulates real interactions to uncover authentic user behavior. Victor Yocco unpacks the core principles of the WOZ method, explores advanced real-world applications, and highlights its unique value,...

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July is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for a new collection of desktop wallpapers. Created with love by artists and designers from across the globe, they are bound to bring some good vibes to your...

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Looking for backup solutions for WordPress websites? Here are seven popular options (that are all compatible with WordPress.com).

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In this post, we’ll dive into what the terms website hosting and website builder mean in more detail, explain how they work together, and help you choose the best services and options for you based on your skills, budget,...

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If you are ready to amp up your designs in Microsoft Word, this is the right place. Here – with templates as examples – we are going to look at a variety of ways you can create more modern,...

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Blob, Blob, Blob. What's the most effective way to create blob shapes in CSS? Turns out, as always, there are many. Let's compare them together! CSS Blob Recipes originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family....

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We’ve all been there. You find a stock graphic labeled “premium,” pay the extra fee, and then realize it still looks cheap in your design. The price tag doesn’t always match the design quality, and that’s a hard lesson...

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KelpUI is new library that Chris Ferdinandi is developing, designed to leverage newer CSS features and Web Components. I've enjoyed following Chris as he's published an ongoing series of articles detailing his thought process behind the library, getting deep...

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When it comes to job applications, making a great first impression can make a huge difference. And a clean, well-designed one-page resume that gets noticed can help you stand out right away. Today, recruiters often scan resumes in seconds....

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