Compares CSS and SVG techniques for creating non-rectangular UI components like circular menus, exploring their capabilities and trade-offs.
Explains how to use the clip-path property in CSS and the <clipPath> element in SVG to create non-rectangular clipping regions for web elements.
The story behind the new CSS color 'rebeccapurple', created in memory of Eric Meyer's daughter, and a tool for browser compatibility.
A follow-up article listing resources to learn CSS Shapes, including tutorials, examples, and developer tools.
Explores why responsive web design (RWD) often has a similar visual aesthetic, discussing trends, workflow, and reliance on frameworks.
A tutorial on using the Compass Vertical Rhythm module with Sass to establish consistent typographic baselines in web design.
Explores modern web techniques (CSS, SVG, Canvas) to create textured, visually rich text effects without using static image files.
Explains the importance of Vertical Rhythm in web design and provides a step-by-step guide to implementing it for a more professional website layout.
A tutorial on styling blog content, covering text, fonts, links, images, lists, and blockquotes for a clean website design.
A review and summary of key lessons from the book 'Seductive Interaction Design', focusing on applying psychological principles to create engaging user experiences.
A developer details the process of redesigning their personal homepage, moving from a Django-based lifestream to a simpler, Bootstrap-powered static site.
Argues against personal dashboards in modern web design, citing information overload and user preference for focused, task-specific interfaces.
Introducing Heydings Controls, a companion icon font for interactive UI elements, designed as an expansion to the free Heydings Icons font.
Explores the debate between designing websites in the browser vs. using graphic editors like Photoshop, emphasizing tool familiarity and the web's interactive nature.
A 2012 perspective on responsive web design, advocating for a progressive enhancement approach starting with a basic, fluid layout for all browsers.
A review of Luke Wroblewski's book 'Mobile First', advocating for designing websites for mobile devices first due to growing mobile internet usage.
A review of Ethan Marcotte's influential book 'Responsive Web Design', praising its approach to flexible web layouts and thoughtful design philosophy.
A gallery showcasing CSS3 gradient patterns, including a new 'Japanese cubes' design, with browser support details.
Lea Verou announces her talk 'CSS3 at the Outer Rim' at the @media Web Directions conference, focusing on advanced CSS3 features.
A critique of web design professionalism, arguing that poor client relationships often stem from the designer's own failures in process and planning.
