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Eric Karkovack is a web designer and WordPress expert with over two decades of experience. You can visit his business site here. He recently started a writing service for WordPress products: WP Product Writeup. He also has an opinion on just about every subject. You can follow his rants on Bluesky @karks.com.
Code as an Ode to Hackers

Code as an Ode to Hackers

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Over the last 40 years or so, it seems that society has become fascinated by the art hacking.  Of course, the nefarious kind is always of concern when it comes…

Styleguide Toolbox – Templates, UI Kits, Tools & Generators

Styleguide Toolbox – Templates, UI Kits, Tools & Generators

CSS

A consistent style is vital to brand recognition, readability and looks more professional. We’ve many free templates, UI kits, and tools to create your own.

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic?

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic?

Freelance

We’ve been wondering what things will look like post-pandemic and have taken a look at how things may change for freelancers once social distancing ends and we get back to normal.

Why the Grumpy Designer Will Keep Working from Home, Thank You

Why the Grumpy Designer Will Keep Working from Home, Thank You

Freelance

The Grumpy Designer’s declaration to continue working from home, valuing comfort over office life.

10 Examples of High-End Artwork Recreated with Code

10 Examples of High-End Artwork Recreated with Code

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

They say that code is poetry. While that may be the case, code can also be used as a building block for other artforms as well. Combining code with more…

Code Snippets That Pay Homage to Apple Devices

Code Snippets That Pay Homage to Apple Devices

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

As much as we associate Apple with its handheld devices these days, their history is filled with a great depth of other compelling products. Desktops, laptops, even printers and monitors….

ZeroSSL Offers Free, Easy-To-Use SSL Certificates Sponsored

ZeroSSL Offers Free, Easy-To-Use SSL Certificates

Web Design

Having a secure website is one of the best ways to establish consumer trust. When users see that padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar, they can breathe a…

10 Examples of Generating Randomness with Code

10 Examples of Generating Randomness with Code

CSS / UI Design

Since the very first programming languages, coders have used them to generate things at random. While common examples such as numbers and letters immediately come to mind, there is so…

Reasons to Be Thankful: Bright Spots for Web Designers

Reasons to Be Thankful: Bright Spots for Web Designers

Freelance

When the world seemingly changed overnight due to COVID-19, it was surreal. Maybe your surroundings looked exactly the same. Your to-do list contained the same projects. Even if things were…

10 CodePen Snippets Especially for Science Geeks

10 CodePen Snippets Especially for Science Geeks

CSS

Science, technology and design are all natural companions. So it makes perfect sense that many of us in the design field are fascinated by tech and the science that makes…

Are We Witnessing a Return to ‘90s Web Design?

Are We Witnessing a Return to ‘90s Web Design?

Web Design

Many aspects of pop culture are cyclical. Just as an example: There was a time in the 1980s when skinny ties were very popular. By the 90s, you’d be mocked…

On the Downlow(res): A Showcase of CSS Pixel Art

On the Downlow(res): A Showcase of CSS Pixel Art

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design
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