Web Design
A Sparkle Of December Magic (2025 Wallpapers Editi...
With December just around the corner, how about some new desktop wallpapers to welcome the last month of the year — and the holiday season, if you’re celebrating? Our latest edition of monthly wallpapers has got you covered. Enjoy!
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)...
The Accessibility Problem With Authentication Meth...
CAPTCHAs were meant to keep bots out, but too often, they lock people with disabilities out, too. From image classification to click-based tests, many “human checks” are anything but inclusive. There’s no universal solution, but understanding real user needs...
The Ultimate WordPress Migration Checklist for Beg...
Planning to move your site to WordPress.com? This checklist walks you through every step you'll need to take.
Design System Culture: What It Is And Why It Matte...
We’re so happy to announce that “Maturing Design Systems”—a Smashing book by Ben Callahan — will soon be joining the Smashing Library! Ben’s insights and advice are so powerful, we thought you might like to read an excerpt from...
Managed vs. Shared WordPress Hosting: Which is Bes...
This guide breaks down managed vs. shared WordPress hosting in plain language, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and which option fits you best.
On Inheriting and Sharing Property Values
There are many ways to share properties, but what would it look like to inherit and use any parent property value on a child? On Inheriting and Sharing Property Values originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the...
Designing For Stress And Emergency
Practical guidelines on designing time-critical products that prevent errors and improve accuracy. Part of the Measure UX & Design Impact (use the code 🎟 IMPACT to save 20% off today). With a live UX training starting next week.
Sketch: A guided tour of Copenhagen
Sketch probably didn't "have" to redesign its UI to line up with macOS Tahoe, but a big part of its appeal is the fact that it feels like it totally belongs to the Mac. Sketch: A guided tour of...
20 Years of WordPress.com: Show Us What You’ve Bui...
Today, we're celebrating 20 years of WordPress.com! Share your story and show us what you're building on our platform.
Keyframes Tokens: Standardizing Animation Across P...
Animations can be one of the most joyful parts of building interfaces, but without structure, they can also become one of the biggest sources of frustration. By consolidating and standardizing keyframes, you take something that is usually messy and...
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...
Prompt Design for Artists: How to Get Better Resul...
AI-generated art has completely changed the creative landscape. Tools like Midjourney, Leonardo AI, and OpenArt AI have made it possible for artists to turn text into vivid images in seconds. But as powerful as these systems are, they’re only...
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.
27 College Fonts for Creating Academic-Inspired De...
Ever wondered where that bold, slab-serif “college look” comes from? It goes way back to mid‑19th century Ivy League sportswear. Harvard’s baseball team embroidered an “H” on their flannel... The post 27 College Fonts for Creating Academic-Inspired Designs (2025)...
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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