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Why Optimizing Your Lighthouse Score Is Not Enough For A Fast Website

5 November 2024 @ 10:00 am

Feeling good with your Lighthouse score of 100%? You should! But you should also know that you’re only looking at part of the performance picture. Learn how Lighthouse scores are measured differently than other tools, the impact that has on measuring performance metrics, and why you need real-user monitoring for a complete picture.

Ingredients For A Cozy November (2024 Wallpapers Edition)

31 October 2024 @ 2:00 pm

November is just around the corner and that means: It’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! Created with love by the community for the community, they are available in versions with and without a calendar. Enjoy!

Designing For Gen Z: Expectations And UX Guidelines

30 October 2024 @ 9:00 am

There are many myths revolving around Gen Z and how they use tech. Time to take a look at actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly.

CSS min() All The Things

17 October 2024 @ 10:00 am

Victor Ayomipo experiments with the CSS `min()` function, exploring its flexibility with different units to determine if it is the be-all, end-all for responsiveness. Discover the cautions he highlights against dogmatic approaches to web design based on his findings.

It’s Here! How To Measure UX & Design Impact, With Vitaly Friedman

15 October 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Design decisions shouldn’t be a matter of personal preference. We can use reliable design KPIs and UX metrics to guide and shape our design work and measure its impact on business. Meet How To Measure UX and Design Impact, our new video course that helps with just that.

Using Multimodal AI Models For Your Applications (Part 3)

11 October 2024 @ 10:00 am

In this third part of the series, you are looking at two models that handle all three modalities — text, images or videos, and audio — without needing a second model for text-to-speech or speech recognition.

Build A Static RSS Reader To Fight Your Inner FOMO

7 October 2024 @ 1:00 pm

RSS is a classic technology that fetches content from websites and feeds it to anyone who subscribes to it with a URL. It’s based on XML, and we can use it to consume the feeds in our own apps. Karin Hendrikse demonstrates how to do exactly that with a static site you can use as your personal RSS reader.

How A Bottom-Up Design Approach Enhances Site Accessibility

4 October 2024 @ 9:00 am

You can’t overstate the importance of accessible website design. By the same token, bottom-up philosophies are crucial in modern site-building. A detail-oriented approach makes it easier to serve a more diverse audience along several fronts. Making the most of this opportunity will both extend your reach to new niches and make the web a more equitable place.

Interview With Björn Ottosson, Creator Of The Oklab Color Space

2 October 2024 @ 10:00 am

Go behind the scenes with Björn Ottosson, the Swedish engineer who created Oklab color space, and discover how he developed a simple yet effective model with good hue uniformity while also handling lightness and saturation well — and is “okay” to use.

Crows, Ghosts, And Autumn Bliss (October 2024 Wallpapers Edition)

30 September 2024 @ 9:00 am

Could there be a better way to celebrate the beginning of a new month than with a collection of desktop wallpapers? We’ve got some eye-catching designs to sweeten up your October. Enjoy!