3 Ways to Learn and Experiment With JavaScript (Without a Local Install)

July 8, 2018design tips
The future for WordPress and JavaScript is looking bright. This is in large part due to projects like Gutenberg, which are leading to JavaScript usage blossoming. Many existing WordPress developers will, therefore, need to learn the language to design modern websites. However, to do so you’ll require a WordPress install full of content to work with, and you’ll …
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80s Fonts: A Retro Typographic Trend (+ Examples)

July 8, 2018design tips
Everything about my childhood seems to be cool again. The Netflix hit Stranger Things seriously evokes feelings of the 1980s, people are buying classic Nintendo game consoles again, and everything 80s is totally rad, even when it comes to design projects. And what makes that 80s connection quickly? It’s typography. This decade definitely had a […]
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The CSS Paint API

July 8, 2018design tips

The CSS Paint API is extremely exciting, not only for what it is, but what it represents, which is the beginning of a very exciting time for CSS. Let’s go over what it is, why we have it and how to start using it.

What is the CSS Paint API?

The API is just one part of a whole suite of new specifications all under the umbrella of what is known as CSS Houdini. Houdini, in essence, gives developers …

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25+ Real-Life Tools for Web Designers and Developers

July 8, 2018design tips
There are countless resources for web designers and developers on the market, but which stand out? We’ve tried to pick some that are new and interesting, based on our experience with web designers and developers. Below you’ll find short reviews and recommendations of real-life tools for web designers and developers. There are WordPress themes, website […]
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CSS Grid in IE: Faking an Auto-Placement Grid with Gaps

July 5, 2018design tips

This is the third and final part in a three-part series about using CSS grid safely in Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) without going insane.

In Part 1, I covered some of the common misconceptions that people have about IE11’s native CSS grid implementation. In Part 2, I showed the world how easy it actually is to write IE-friendly CSS grid code.

Today, I’m going step away from CSS grid for a moment to show you a flexbox technique …

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100+ iPad Mockup PSD & PNG Templates

July 5, 2018design tips
Using an iPad mockup template is a great way to display your latest and greatest responsive website design or app interface. We’ve collected our favorite free iPad mockups, and a few premium options, to get you started. We’ve scoured the web to find over a hundred different tablet and iPad mockups, in all shapes and […]
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Most Common Novice Website Creator Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

July 4, 2018design tips
When building a website, it can be easy to lose sight of what your customer wants. Your website needs to represent who you are and what you do, but it also needs to be a way for your customers to connect with your brand. Making a connection allows you to stand out from the crowd. …
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Prototyping in the Browser

July 4, 2018design tips

Prototyping animations and interactions is vital for a number of reasons: they can make your interface feel deceptively fast, they can help focus the user on a specific task, and they can provide a better sense of the current state of your application. Is data being loaded? Is something now unclickable? How long do they have to wait until they can perform an action?

At Gusto, I’ve been working on a lot of tiny interaction details and prototypes lately …

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