Integrating Image-To-Text And Text-To-Speech Models (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
Joas Pambou built an app that integrates vision language models (VLMs) and text-to-speech (TTS) AI technologies to describe images audibly with speech. This audio description
Getting To The Bottom Of Minimum WCAG-Conformant Interactive Element Size — Smashing Magazine
WCAG provides guidance for making interactive elements more accessible by specifying minimum size requirements. In fact, the requirements are documented in two Success Criteria: 2.5.5
Build Design Systems With Penpot Components — Smashing Magazine
In today’s turbulent landscape of design, Penpot stands out with its commitment to open-source, free unlimited access, and its unique, robust features. An example could
A Comprehensive Guide — Smashing Magazine
This in-depth guide takes you through the three crucial phases of conversational search, revealing how users express their needs, explore results, and refine their queries.
Designing Sustainable E-Commerce Experiences — Smashing Magazine
Today, UX design contributes to the problem of encouraging and facilitating excessive consumption through persuasive e-commerce practices and designing for companies with linear and exploitative
Useful Customer Journey Maps (+ Figma & Miro Templates) — Smashing Magazine
Visualize the user experience with user journey maps. Here are some helpful templates, real-world applications, and insights on the importance of mapping both successful and
Tales Of An Eternal Summer (July 2024 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine
Let’s welcome the new month with some fresh desktop wallpapers! Created by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and
UX Writing Tips For Non-UX Writers — Smashing Magazine
Not all companies can afford to hire a full-time UX writer (or are mature enough to consider it yet). As a result, UX writing is
How To Make A Strong Case For Accessibility — Smashing Magazine
Gaining buy-in for accessibility can be challenging due to common myths and misunderstandings. For many, accessibility remains a big mystery. Here are some practical techniques
So Your Website Or App Is Live… Now What? — Smashing Magazine
The biggest mistake you can make in UX design is to launch a website or app and then walk away. Monitoring and improving after launch
