This Week In Web Design – April 30, 2021

This month’s collection contains a combination of big and bold, and clean and minimal. Although basic minimalism is still trendy, with lots of white space and greyscale type, we are seeing it softened with color. This is implemented differently, ranging from hints of off-whites in images to gentle pastels as section backgrounds. Playing around with […]

A collection of glassmorphism effects built with CSS. They range from common UI elements like buttons to more complex creations.

Data visualization is one of those design trends or techniques that just seems to keep growing in use and value. From simple infographics to full data stories, this informational format is almost everywhere. And for good reason: A good data visualization makes complex content that much eas...

Table of Contents + Project Management: What Is It? Elements of a Project You Should Know About Scope Resources Time Money Project Management Tips Know The Project Inside Out Enumerate The Project Requirements Hire A Qualified Project Manager Communicate In Conclusion One of the essential aspects of a stable freelance business are your project management […]

Bite-sized screencasts and tips about React, CSS and Javascript

Learn how to replicate the ripples and video zoom effect from "The Avener" by TOOSOON studio using Three.js and GLSL.

I share thoughts on balancing life and business during chaotic times. I’m learning as I go, but here’s the good, bad, and ugly of it all.

Chances are, if you don’t like a company’s website, you’re not going to stay on it for very long. Constant disruptive pop-ups? Annoying. Wonky navigation bar? Forget it. Even the...

Bet has a deep passion for accessibility. This is filled with stories, insights and tips for both WooCommerce and WordPress sites in general.

A great product these days relies on the ecosystem. Imagine iPhone without the apps or WordPress without the plugins. They won't be as useful as they are

Designing digital and print graphics is now easier than ever thanks to cloud-based apps and tools. These tools are so easy to use that even someone without any design knowledge can get started right away. Canva is one of the most popular apps in this category, especially among social media...

I saw in the release notes for Safari Technical Preview 122 that it has support for a color-contrast() function in CSS. Safari is first out of the gate

The React useState hook is one of the most popular hooks in React. Learn what useState hook is & how to use it to manage state of components.

Click, drag, release: you’ve just selected some text on a webpage — probably to copy and paste it somewhere or to share it. Wouldn't it be cool if

Everything important and useful to know about CSS Custom Properties. Like that they are often referred to as "CSS Variables" but that's not their real name.

A rotated 3D like letters hover effect combined with a tilted image for a menu.

We explain the differences between the two types of systems. The goal is to give you the information you need to make the right choice.

In the same way that websites need to be marketed, web developers and designers should also advertise themselves and their highly coveted skills. Building the best web dev LinkedIn profile is essential.

I was just Hoping for Better Native Page Transitions, and Bramus commented that Chrome is working on something. Looks like it has some fresh

I love JavaScript. I wrote JavaScript today that runs in a browser and I wrote JavaScript that runs on a server. It is really portable. It has a low barrier for entry comparatively . You can start with a web browser and a text editor. But, for users of the web—JavaScript is not a programming […]

A hot new collection of amazing website designs and experiences for your inspiration.

In this tutorial you will learn how to use Bootstrap 5 and JavaScript to create a multi-step form app. Download the free demo.

Everyone wants a business card that stands out. As more people begin to return to work and physical meetings and spaces, now is the time to revamp your card to make a solid first impression. There are a few different things that help create distinction among business cards and a modern des...

As Internet surfers, we — bloggers, designers, developers, or curious individuals — visit numerous blogs and websites every day.

Landing pages are central to successful marketing campaigns; they allow you to target particular customers with particular solutions to particular problems. It’s easy to confuse what a landing page is because users “land” on many pages. When we talk about landing pages, we mean a page that is entirely dedicated to a particular type of […]

Hundreds, if not thousands, of web development YouTube videos, are available online. There are new videos being uploaded every day. It is a matter of looking for the right channel.

Labels are a feature that have existed since the creation of JavaScript. They aren’t new! I don’t think all that many people know about them and I’d even

Spending the time and energy to properly define how an end-product should look and behave is an absolute must. By dedicating time on this step you can help save time, money, and other resources further down the line; and using wireframes is a great way to do this! Wireframes are seen as the skeleton of a prototype. With a wireframe,... Read More ￫

At the moment there are a total of 142 HTML elements standardized by W3C excluding the ones in the initial phases of standardization and those that went

Want to ensure your design choices aren’t unintentionally dirtying the planet? Here are 4 sustainable web design strategies you can use.

Images have also been a key part of the web. They communicate ideas instantly, but they are also a lot heavier than text to load. This means that it’s essential to get loading and displaying them right, if you want to give your users a fantastic first impression. An excerpt from [Addy's new book](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2021/04/image-optimization-pre-release/) (also, check a [free PDF preview](http://provide.smashingmagazine.com/eBooks/image-optimization-sample-chapter.pdf)).

Lists—we’ve all worked with them in one form or another. I’m talking about HTML’s <ol> and <ul>. Much of the time, because we desire styling