Web Design
What’s !important #3: Popover Context Menus, @scop...
The developer community hasn’t wasted any time kicking off 2026 with some really great articles, demos, and insights. Firefox 147 and Chrome 144 also shipped, and while they’re not jam-packed with features, the releases are still pretty exciting for...
Playing With CodePen slideVars
Super cool new CodePen feature alert! You've probably seen a bunch of "interactive" demos that let you changed values on the fly from a UI panel embedded directly in the demo. Playing With CodePen slideVars originally published on CSS-Tricks,...
Smashing Animations Part 8: Theming Animations Usi...
CSS relative colour values are now widely supported. In this article, pioneering author and web designer [Andy Clarke](https://stuffandnonsense.co.uk/) shares practical techniques for using them to theme and animate SVG graphics.
What is Managed Hosting? A Practical Guide
This guide breaks down what managed hosting is and how it compares to regular hosting.
45+ Stylish Chic & Feminine Fonts for 2025
When it comes to designing items for a feminine brand, using the right type of font plays a key role in creating the ideal atmosphere for the entire design. This is especially true for designing logos, labels, packaging, and...
25+ Best Italian Style Fonts (Free & Pro)
Capture the timeless elegance and charm of Italy with our curated selection of the best Italian-style fonts. Whether you’re designing for a luxury brand, a rustic restaurant, or a high-end fashion label, Italian-inspired fonts can bring a sense of...
75+ Best Business & Corporate Fonts 2026
If you’re looking for the perfect font for a logo, business card, stationery, or any kind of branding for a corporate business, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we bring you a curated collection of the...
50+ Photoshop Photo Effects for Stunning Creative ...
One of the best things about using Photoshop is how it gives you the freedom to let your creativity run wild and experiment with different effects. When Photoshop first went mainstream, everyone used it to make photo manipulations and...
Postcard From Web Directions Dev Summit, 2025
Lee Meyer recently spoke at Web Directions Summit 2025. This is his experience, not only speaking at the event, but experiencing the event through the lens of anxiety and imposter syndrome. Postcard From Web Directions Dev Summit, 2025 originally...
50+ Best DaVinci Resolve Slideshow Templates 2026
Today, we have a collection of DaVinci Resolve slideshow templates that are perfect for making all kinds of professional videos. Slideshows are a big part of almost every video project. Whether it’s to include a wedding photo slideshow or...
35+ Best Expanded & Wide Fonts in 2026 (Free & Pro...
Expanded and wide fonts are a designer’s secret weapon when it comes to creating standout visuals. These fonts, known for their extended letterforms and broad characters, offer a bold and commanding presence in any design. In this post, we...
UX And Product Designer’s Career Paths In 2026
How to shape your career path for 2026, with decision trees for designers and a UX skills self-assessment matrix. The only limits for tomorrow are the doubts we have today. Brought to you by Smart Interface Design Patterns, a...
15 Best Number Fonts for Displaying Numbers (2025)...
Website typography has multiple different aspects; displaying numbers on the screen is among the most important ones. There are many use cases when you might want to focus on... The post 15 Best Number Fonts for Displaying Numbers (2025)...
JavaScript SpeechSynthesis API
As the web continues to be the medium for all users, standards bodies need to continue to provide new APIs to enrich user experience and accessibility. One underused API for unsighted users is speechSynthesis, an API to programmatically direct...
Image formats: Codecs and compression tools
Image compression involves countless trade-offs between quality, size, and speed. In this final part of the series, we experiment with codecs, metrics, and tools to find practical ways to balance efficiency and visual fidelity.
Not A Designer update
Hi Not a Designer subscriber,As you may have noticed (or not :), I’ve taken a break from writing this newsletter. These issues take a lot of time to research and write and other things have taken time away from...























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