Web Design
Minimalist vs. Maximalist Posters: Which Design St...
Every poster tells a story, but how you tell it visually can completely change how it’s received. Some posters lean into simplicity, letting clean space and subtle design do the talking. Others go all out, using bold colors, layered...
Using Pages CMS for Static Site Content Management...
I know, I know: there are a ton of content management system options available, and while I've tested several, none have really been the one, y'know? Weird pricing models, difficult customization, some even end up becoming a whole 'nother...
Customize Your WordPress Development Workflow: New...
Studio by WordPress.com 1.5.1 enhances local development with code editor and terminal preferences.
Integrating Localization Into Design Systems
Learn how two designers tackled the challenges of building a localization-ready design system for a global audience. This case study dives into how Rebecca and Mark combined Figma Variables and design tokens to address multilingual design issues, such as...
25+ Best Fonts for TikTok (Stylish & Engaging Font...
On a fast-moving platform like TikTok, grabbing attention within the first few seconds is everything, and your choice of font plays a bigger role than you might think. Whether you’re sharing tips, promoting a product, telling a story, or...
What Is Modern Logo Design? 10 Trends + Examples f...
Modern logo design is a collection of classic and trending elements, all of which combine together to create a brand mark that feels fresh. Today’s modern design is exemplified by sleek lines, simple lettering, color, and highly defined elements....
Site Mailer WordPress Plugin Review: Improve the D...
Transactional emails are integral to many websites and online businesses, including e-commerce, membership sites, marketplaces, forums, and job boards. If you own or manage any WordPress-based website that involves... The post Site Mailer WordPress Plugin Review: Improve the Deliverability...
80+ Best Business & Corporate PowerPoint Templates...
Today we’re featuring a collection of elegant business and corporate PowerPoint templates you can use to create all kinds of professional presentations. Having a creative and attractive slideshow is the key to delivering a more impactful presentation. You need...
20+ Best Carnival Fonts (Free & Pro)
If your design needs to shout fun, excitement, and nostalgia, carnival fonts are the way to go. With their bold shapes, playful curves, and vintage flair, these fonts instantly bring to mind flashing lights, striped tents, and the sound...
Orbital Mechanics (or How I Optimized a CSS Keyfra...
What does it look like to refactor your own code? John Rhea picks apart an old CSS animation he wrote and walks through the thought process of optimizing it. Orbital Mechanics (or How I Optimized a CSS Keyframes Animation)...
Integrating Design And Code With Native Design Tok...
The Penpot team is not slowing down on its mission to build a free design tool that not only offers powerful design features but is also well-integrated with code and modern development practices. In its latest release, Penpot, as...
Mastering Custom Block Styles in WordPress: 6 Meth...
Learn how to create custom block styles in WordPress using theme.json, PHP, or JavaScript—perfect for theme and plugin developers targeting the block editor.
Why is Nobody Using the hwb() Color Function?
Okay, nobody is an exaggeration, but have you seen the stats for hwb()? They show a steep decline, and after working a lot on color in the CSS-Tricks almanac, I’ve just been wondering why that is. Why is Nobody Using the hwb() Color Function?...
50+ Best Modern Business Card Templates 2025 (Word...
A business card is like an identity card for professionals. It’s the key to establishing your authority and promoting your brand, work, and services no matter where you go. So finding the right modern business card template to start...
How to Identify a Font: Tips, Tools & Techniques
You’ve seen it before—a font on a poster, website, or logo that just looks perfect, and now you can’t stop thinking about it. But what do you do when you don’t know the name of the font and need...
Smashing Animations Part 1: How Classic Cartoons I...
Have you ever thought about how the limitations of early cartoon animations might relate to web design today? From looping backgrounds to minimal frame changes, these retro animation techniques have surprising parallels to modern CSS. In this article, pioneering...
Parked Domains Explained: How They Work and What T...
Not ready to launch your site? Learn what a parked domain is, why it matters, and how to manage one with WordPress.com.
25+ Best Agenda Slides & Templates for PowerPoint
Whether you’re leading a team meeting, planning a conference, or outlining a business strategy, having a clear and well-structured agenda is key to keeping your audience engaged and your presentation on point. That’s why we’ve put together this collection...
GSAP is Now Completely Free, Even for Commercial U...
Along with the version 3.13 release, GSAP, and all its awesome plugins, are now freely available to everyone. GSAP is Now Completely Free, Even for Commercial Use! originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You...
Masonry In CSS: Should Grid Evolve Or Stand Aside ...
There were duelling proposals floating around for adding support for masonry-style layouts in CSS. In one corner is a proposal that extends the existing CSS Grid specification. In the other corner is a second proposal that sets up masonry...