An Alternative To Naming Conventions And Heavy Abstractions — Smashing Magazine
Prescriptive class name conventions are no longer enough to keep CSS maintainable in a world of increasingly complex interfaces. Can the new @scope rule finally
How To Choose The Right One — Smashing Magazine
Combobox vs. Multi-Select vs. Listbox vs. Dual Listbox? How they are different, what purpose they serve, and how to choose the right one. Brought to
Short Month, Big Ideas (February 2026 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine
Let’s make the most of the shortest month of the year with a new collection of desktop wallpapers that are sure to bring a smile
Practical Use Of AI Coding Tools For The Responsible Developer — Smashing Magazine
AI coding tools like agents can be valuable allies in everyday development work. They help handle time-consuming grunt work, guide you through large legacy codebases,
Unstacking CSS Stacking Contexts — Smashing Magazine
In CSS, we can create “stacking contexts” where elements are visually placed one on top of the next in a three-dimensional sense that creates the
The Rise Of Agentic AI And User-Centric Design — Smashing Magazine
Developing effective agentic AI requires a new research playbook. When systems plan, decide, and act on our behalf, UX moves beyond usability testing into the
Rethinking “Pixel Perfect” Web Design — Smashing Magazine
Amit Sheen takes a hard look at the “Pixel Perfect” legacy concept, explaining why it’s failing us and redefining what “perfection” actually looks like in
Theming Animations Using CSS Relative Colour — Smashing Magazine
CSS relative colour values are now widely supported. In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke shares practical techniques for using them to
UX And Product Designer’s Career Paths — Smashing Magazine
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
Penpot Is Experimenting With MCP Servers For AI-Powered Design Workflows — Smashing Magazine
Penpot is experimenting with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, which could lead to designers and developers being able to perform tasks in Penpot using AI
