Hidden vs. Disabled In UX — Smashing Magazine
Should you hide or disable a feature? You’ve probably been there before. Here are some considerations for hiding versus disabling, along with possible alternatives to
You Might Not Need A Framework For That — Smashing Magazine
It’s easy to get lost in a sea of CSS frameworks and libraries, each promising easier styling and smoother layouts. But amidst this abundance, the
Best Practices For Naming Design Tokens, Components And Variables — Smashing Magazine
How can we get better at naming? This post is dedicated to naming conventions, tips, and real-world examples that help you name things in a
Switching It Up With HTML’s Latest Control — Smashing Magazine
After years of relying on checkbox hacks to create a “switch” control for forms that toggle between two states, HTML may be gaining a native
The Era Of Platform Primitives Is Finally Here — Smashing Magazine
Application frameworks have built whole ecosystems on top of them. Let’s take a closer look at serverless platforms such as Netlify’s Platform Primitives and explore
How To Monitor And Optimize Google Core Web Vitals — Smashing Magazine
The three Core Web Vitals metrics don’t only tell you how visitors experience your website but also impact your Google search result rankings. In this
Sliding 3D Image Frames In CSS — Smashing Magazine
Creating 3D effects in CSS isn’t an entirely new concept, but typical approaches use additional elements in the markup and pseudo-elements in the styles to
Designing With Superpowers — Smashing Magazine
Penpot helps designers and developers work better together by offering a free, open-source design tool based on open web standards. Today, let’s explore Penpot’s latest
Applying Principles Of Communication To UX Research — Smashing Magazine
Communication theory is not just an academic exercise. UX practitioners benefit from an understanding of what we know about effective communication. Victor Yocco reviews the
The Things Users Would Appreciate In Mobile Apps — Smashing Magazine
What can we do to make a mobile app better? What subsidiary features are worth providing for our users? I have some ideas. You might,
