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Digital media magazine for designers and developers
Web design plus tips and tricks.

Event Calendars For Web Made Easy With These Commercial Options

12 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Collection of top-notch calendar components for seamless event scheduling. Whether you prefer ready-to-use setups or enjoy tweaking code for a tailored experience, these calendars have you covered.

Success At Scale: Last Chance For Pre-Sale Price

8 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Our next book, “Success at Scale” is finally at the printer, which means we’ll be shipping books soon. It’s also your last chance to get the book at the presale price. Get your copy and save now!

Modern CSS Tooltips And Speech Bubbles (Part 2)

8 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

In Part 1 of this series, Temani Afif explored different CSS techniques to create tooltip shapes. The main challenge was to rely on a single element and create optimized code that could easily be controlled using CSS variables to update the size, shape, and position of the tail. In this second part, you are going explore more shapes.

The End Of My Gatsby Journey

6 March 2024 @ 8:00 am

[“Gatsby headaches”](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2023/06/gatsby-headaches-i18n-part-1/) are over. Juan Diego Rodríguez reflects on his decision to stop using Gatsby as his go-to framework. Through a detailed examination of its strengths and weaknesses, he provides valuable insights and alternative options for developers navigating their tooling choices.

Modern CSS Tooltips And Speech Bubbles (Part 1)

1 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Tooltips are a very common pattern used in CSS for years. There are a lot of ways to approach tooltips in CSS, though some evoke headaches with all the magic numbers they require. In this article, Temani Afif presents modern techniques to create tooltips with the smallest amount of markup and the greatest amount of flexibility.

Waiting For Spring (March 2024 Wallpapers Edition)

29 February 2024 @ 10:00 am

Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar for March 2024. Enjoy!

Reporting Core Web Vitals With The Performance API

27 February 2024 @ 12:00 pm

The Performance API is a set of standards for measuring and evaluating performance metrics with JavaScript. This article demonstrates how to use the Performance API to generate performance metrics directly in the DOM to create your own reporting.

A Web Designer’s Accessibility Advocacy Toolkit

26 February 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Digital designer Yichan Wang has put together this collection of strategies and selling points to help you encourage and advocate for accessibility in your place of work, including useful scripts you can use as starting points.

Vanilla JavaScript, Libraries, And The Quest For Stateful DOM Rendering

22 February 2024 @ 6:00 pm

It’s well-established that the web faces wide-ranging usability and performance issues, from user-hostile UI patterns and twisted search results to sluggish performance and battery-draining bloat. In this article, Frederik examines one small-but-significant aspect where developers take the reins: Painting pixels on the screen.

A Practical Guide To Designing For Colorblind People

20 February 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Color accessibility is more than just ticking boxes. Even with good contrast, some color palettes can make interfaces challenging for users. Here are some practical guidelines to ensure more inclusive design for colorblind people. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns.

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Useful resources and inspiration for creative minds (html, css, javascript)

Inspirational Websites Roundup #57

15 March 2024 @ 2:44 pm

Discover a fresh collection of websites, each chosen for their outstanding design, to spark your inspiration.

Collective #821

15 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Puter * Reward your future customers with a game * Twitter creative list

Grid Item Reveal Animation on Hover

13 March 2024 @ 3:50 pm

A recreation of the grid item reveal animation on hover as seen on the website of Metalab.

Collective #820

12 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

UVCanvas * Bugs I've filed on browsers * Nekoweb.org

Collective #819

8 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Home Screen Advantage * AI and Design Systems * CSS Foundations: What is IACVT?

On-Scroll 3D Stack Motion Effect

6 March 2024 @ 1:02 pm

An experimental 3D card stack animation on scroll.

Collective #818

5 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

What is Utility-First CSS? * Hyperdiv * htmz * 404 Creatives

Collective #817

1 March 2024 @ 12:00 pm

What is Utility-First CSS? * Hyperdiv * htmz * 404 Creatives

Exploring 3D Effects with 2D Optical Illusions

28 February 2024 @ 11:47 am

A brief tutorial that guides you through creating a 3D visual effect using a 2D optical illusion with CSS and JavaScript.

Collective #816

27 February 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Rotten Apple * Specificity battle * PicToBrush * gpu-curtains

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Inspiration industrial design, technology, concepts, advertising and web design.

40 Times Entitled Tourists Thought The Rules Don’t Apply To Them

18 March 2024 @ 1:32 pm

Pics calling out entitled tourists who break the rules just because. The post 40 Times Entitled Tourists Thought The Rules Don’t Apply To Them appeared first on DeMilked.

25 Times Kids Did Something “Wrong” And Made Their Parents Proud

18 March 2024 @ 1:25 pm

Kids who did something ‘technically wrong’ but ended up making their parents proud. The post 25 Times Kids Did Something “Wrong” And Made Their Parents Proud appeared first on DeMilked.

25 Of The Deepest Rabbit Holes That People Have Found Themselves Sucked Into

18 March 2024 @ 1:10 pm

“What question or topic pulled you into the deepest rabbit hole?” The post 25 Of The Deepest Rabbit Holes That People Have Found Themselves Sucked Into appeared first on DeMilked.

25 Science Facts That People Find To Be Quite Scary

18 March 2024 @ 1:10 pm

According to people, these are some of the scariest science facts that people don't know about. The post 25 Science Facts That People Find To Be Quite Scary appeared first on DeMilked.

40 Suggestions Of More Suitable Alternatives For Badly Named Things

15 March 2024 @ 12:41 pm

Better fitting names that people came up with for badly named things. The post 40 Suggestions Of More Suitable Alternatives For Badly Named Things appeared first on DeMilked.

20 Wholesome Comics That Touch On The Bond Between People And Dogs

15 March 2024 @ 12:41 pm

Artist draws wholesome comics of conversations he wishes he could have with his dog. The post 20 Wholesome Comics That Touch On The Bond Between People And Dogs appeared first on DeMilked.

20 Of The Deepest And Darkest Secret Confessions Revealed Online

15 March 2024 @ 12:41 pm

Anonymity can give most people the guts to reveal just about anything online. The post 20 Of The Deepest And Darkest Secret Confessions Revealed Online appeared first on DeMilked.

40 ‘Weird, Bizarre & Beautiful’ Things That Were Photographed Around The World

15 March 2024 @ 12:40 pm

Some things exist in our world, that you need to see to fully appreciate. The post 40 ‘Weird, Bizarre & Beautiful’ Things That Were Photographed Around The World appeared first on DeMilked.

Japanese Artist Creates Stunningly Realistic Cats With Felt Wool (20 Pics)

14 March 2024 @ 4:02 pm

Looks so real! The post Japanese Artist Creates Stunningly Realistic Cats With Felt Wool (20 Pics) appeared first on DeMilked.

10 Tender Moments in Dog-Human Connections, Captured By “Yellow Lab Dog Photography”

14 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

This photographer specialize in dog photoshoots. The post 10 Tender Moments in Dog-Human Connections, Captured By “Yellow Lab Dog Photography” appeared first on DeMilked.

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Get your own printed t-shirts via stickers and framed prints, not forgetting calendars, canvases and posters

53 Bedroom Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Room for 2023

6 January 2023 @ 9:58 pm

Your bedroom is more than just a place for a good night’s rest; it’s a place where you can dance... The post <strong>53 Bedroom Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Room for 2023</strong> appeared first on Redbubble Life.

5 Winter Aesthetics to Beat the Winter Blues

6 January 2023 @ 9:18 pm

Ask anyone their favorite season, and the least popular answer is probably going to be winter. For many, it’s too... The post 5 Winter Aesthetics to Beat the Winter Blues appeared first on Redbubble Life.

20 Thoughtful Gifts to Show You Care

14 December 2022 @ 4:32 pm

Are you someone who loves to spend time shopping for the perfect gifts for the people in your life? If... The post <strong>20 Thoughtful Gifts to Show You Care</strong> appeared first on Redbubble Life.

How to Shop Small to Give the Best Gifts in 2023

13 December 2022 @ 5:49 pm

As we learn more about the world around us, we’ve become more aware that sometimes our shopping habits can have... The post How to Shop Small to Give the Best Gifts in 2023 appeared first on Redbubble Life.

Hostess Gifts on a Budget for Every Personality

9 December 2022 @ 4:11 pm

In your parents’ day, no one ever went to a party empty-handed. As etiquette rules relaxed, so did the tradition... The post <strong>Hostess Gifts on a Budget for Every Personality</strong> appeared first on Redbubble Life.

12 Romance Aesthetics You’ll Fall in Love With

6 December 2022 @ 4:24 pm

Romance is all about expressing love and devotion in a way that is deliberate, blatant, and deeply affectionate. Many people... The post 12 Romance Aesthetics You’ll Fall in Love With appeared first on Redbubble Life.

48 Eco-Friendly Gifts the Planet Will Love

5 December 2022 @ 8:49 pm

When you give someone a gift, you may be inadvertently giving them something they don’t want: damage to planet Earth.... The post 48 Eco-Friendly Gifts the Planet Will Love appeared first on Redbubble Life.

91 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2023 [+ How to Keep ‘Em]

28 November 2022 @ 10:40 pm

Maybe 2022 was the best year of your life. Maybe it was one you’d rather forget. Whichever it was, New... The post 91 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2023 [+ How to Keep ‘Em] appeared first on Redbubble Life.

Y2K Aesthetic: How to Master This Vintage Vibe

2 November 2022 @ 2:48 pm

The phrase “everything old is new again” rings true in the fashion world. For your parents, that meant the ’60s... The post Y2K Aesthetic: How to Master This Vintage Vibe appeared first on Redbubble Life.

84 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Any Budget

13 October 2022 @ 6:28 pm

It happens every year: Just when you think you’ve wrapped all the gifts, you realize you aren’t quite finished. You... The post 84 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Any Budget appeared first on Redbubble Life.

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Design news, culture, events and resources. A daily must-read for designers world wide.

Geese-Inspired Towed Cargo Gliders

18 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

If you need to carry more cargo than your car can hold, you can use a trailer. This is more economical and logistically simpler than, say, adding a second vehicle and driver.Fascinatingly, this concept may soon be applied to cargo planes, thanks to a Texas-based startup called Aerolane. They were inspired not by U-Haul, but by geese, who fly in formation to save energy. (Stronger birds in the front deal with the bulk of the wind resistance, while the ones behind benefit from the windbreak.) They also point to the usage of towed gliders by the Allies in WWII.

Max Lamb's Deceiving-Looking 005 Lounge Chair

18 March 2024 @ 3:00 pm

What a difference an angle makes: From some, this 005 Lounge Chair looks supremely uncomfortable, from others, practically inviting.

Subversive Footwear Design: MSCHF's Work Boots are All Outsole

18 March 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Tomorrow creative collective MSCHF releases these unusual work boots, which look like Timberlands hallucinated by an AI. Called the 2x4s, they're "all sole," the group writes. "The boot tread has been extruded up through the body of the boot, and the upper is made of gum rubber sole material."

Workshop Jigs with Beautiful Forms

18 March 2024 @ 1:00 pm

Yasuhiro TV is the YouTube channel of a Japanese craftsman who makes clever shop jigs. By making his own add-ons for common power tools, he's able to wring utility and accuracy out of them, far exceeding their mandate.He sells the plans for his jigs, which are primarily rectilinear and utilitarian in their construction:

Progress, Subversion, Ingeniousness, Oh My!

18 March 2024 @ 12:54 pm

The Core77 Design Awards Gaming Accessories category features Consumer hardware or software products designed for the interactive entertainment/video game industry. Examples include: video games, video game accessories (game systems, game controllers), gaming furniture, and gaming-focused consumer technology (computers, TVs, etc.).Tim Hulford believes that designs worth celebrating are those that mark a moment of progress, subversion, ingeniousness, or compassion."If you have a story like that, tell it."As the Director of Industrial Design for META, Tim works to fulfill the "audacious dreams" of

Core77 Weekly Roundup (3-11-24 to 3-15-24)

15 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Here's what we looked at this week:The forthcoming Rivian R3 channels Giorgetto Giugiaro's classic design for the Volkswagen Rabbit. Design researcher Sasha McKinlay's 4D Knit Dress represents a revolutionary clothes production method.Experimental design studio Nervous System

Industrial Design Case Study: Sprout Studios Tackles Wireless Charging Solutions

15 March 2024 @ 3:00 pm

DeepCharge is a startup focused on cutting-edge wireless charging solutions. To turn their technology into market-ready products, they turned to Boston-based ID consultancy Sprout Studios. "Our work gave their Qi-standard charging technology a form language, unifying a family of initial products to support their investment community engagements," says Sprout.Imagine There's No WiresDeepCharge believes the user experience for wireless charging should be simple, effective, and effortless. Their frustration with t

Grab Attention, Shift Perspectives, and Spark Discussion

15 March 2024 @ 2:12 pm

The Core77 Design Awards Packaging category includes all graphic design, branding and structural designs related to the packaging of products. Examples include: primary or secondary packaging for Fast Moving Consumer Goods or premium brands, promotional packaging and gifting programs, limited editions, etc. "A cute but harmless design is an invisible design, and it's pointless."That provocative take sums up Davide Mosconi's approach to design.Davide Mosconi, Creative Partner at Auge Design

An Actually Useful Bit of EDC: The Clipa Purse Hook

15 March 2024 @ 2:00 pm

The Clipa Purse Hook is a simple, hinged metal ring with non-slip pads on the pincer-like tips. It provides a convenient way to hang bags from flat surfaces, chairs, railings, crevices, etc.

Post General's Retro Bispham Wall Clock

15 March 2024 @ 1:00 pm

This handsome Bispham Wall Clock is by Post General, a Japanese manufacturer of Western-inspired vintage-style products.The secondhand sweeps, so there is no ticking noise. The selected font is pleasingly retro, if culturally peculiar; it's not American, nor German, nor Swiss in appearance. Visually it reminds me of Japan's postwar manufacturing renaissance, when they began producing their take on Western-inspired goods.

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Web fonts for commercial use

sketchfab.com

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A 3D showcase & community to inspire more 3D creations.

planner5d.com

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Yet another floor planner web app.

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Bicycles, Bicycles and bicycles in image and prose.

All Eyes On Yellow: Donhou Bicycles Utility Bike

4 July 2023 @ 12:00 am

The 2023 Tour de France kicked off last weekend but while the rest of the world can’t seem to see past the maillot jaune riding the latest carbon fiber creation, we’ve only got eyes for Donhou Bicycles’ sunflower-hued Utility Bike. Tom Donhou has, quite literally, set up shop in Athens: the Donhou Store is his… The post All Eyes On Yellow: Donhou Bicycles Utility Bike appeared first on The Spoken.

Smokin’: State Bicycle Co x The Grateful Dead Klunker

19 April 2021 @ 11:45 pm

You gotta hand it to both partners in this collaboration: State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead smashed it out of the Golden Gate Park with this smokin’ klunker and a psychedelic range of accessories. Coincidentally, the collection dropped today: 4/20 also being a celebration of cannabis culture. Fun fact: one of the original Waldos… The post Smokin’: State Bicycle Co x The Grateful Dead Klunker appeared first on The Spoken.

Straight Up Layup: ENVE’s New Custom Road Program

11 April 2021 @ 11:45 pm

It finally happened: ENVE, our favorite composite component maker has announced the commencement of its own custom frame program — and while the name and livery might be one of the most uninspiring yet, the bare bones are looking beautiful. The addition of the ‘Custom Road‘ to the catalog was a logical next step for… The post Straight Up Layup: ENVE’s New Custom Road Program appeared first on The Spoken.

L’automne Tourer: A Fat Bike from Victoire Cycles

8 April 2021 @ 4:45 pm

Not many would choose a fatbike as a first choice of vehicle to take on a long-distance tour, but it depends on what type of terrain you intend to tackle. Marc traversed a good chunk of Europe to realize a fatbike was his ideal carriage. Marc’s list of conquered countries includes France, Spain, Portugal, the… The post L’automne Tourer: A Fat Bike from Victoire Cycles appeared first on The Spoken.

Fast And Fizzy: Falconer Cruiser by Blue Lug

6 April 2021 @ 11:45 pm

It’s been two years since Cameron Falconer blew me away with the fat-tyred mini-velo dirt shredder he built for a Japanese customer. This new lemon sherbet BMX cruiser again proves Falconer’s focus on fabricating insanely fun and functional bikes. Cameron can build you a rock-solid roadie or a sure-footed back road tourer, but he also… The post Fast And Fizzy: Falconer Cruiser by Blue Lug appeared first on The Spoken.

Life In The Green Lane: Sven 650b+ Explorer

1 January 2021 @ 4:30 pm

It’s been a strange last few months but, if anything, they have proven that bicycles really are the best form of release from a locked-down lifestyle. This 650b+ Explorer from Dorset’s Sven Cycles is the ultimate escape plan — and it could be yours. The Explorer is one model in Sven’s Semi-Bespoke range, developed by… The post Life In The Green Lane: Sven 650b+ Explorer appeared first on The Spoken.

End of the Road: Rogers Bespoke signs off

13 November 2020 @ 4:45 pm

Six years ago in Adelaide during the Tour Down Under, we had the pleasure and honor of meeting local frame builder JR of Rogers Bespoke and photographing his first build. Today we feature what may be his last custom bicycle — for his fiancé Gloria. The TDU is the first leg of the UCI World… The post End of the Road: Rogers Bespoke signs off appeared first on The Spoken.

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Off the high street, unique with a twist gift store.