Search Results

Search results for 'accessibility'

The Web Design Hack Hall of Fame

The Web Design Hack Hall of Fame

We celebrate some of the most useful and creative web design hacks from the past few years. They all, in one way or the other, helped push the boundaries of the web.

How Could AI Change Web Design Tools?

How Could AI Change Web Design Tools?

Imagine how AI could change web design tools in the future. How might it look? Here are a few (thoroughly-unscientific) guesses.

Why Modern CMS Shouldn’t Do Everything

Why Modern CMS Shouldn’t Do Everything

Discover the pros and cons of relying on a modern CMS. Learn why specialization can provide a more efficient and flexible solution.

Why Do We Still Use PDF Files on the Web?

Why Do We Still Use PDF Files on the Web?

PDF (Portable Document Format) has been around for a long time. You might say it’s almost as much a part of the web as HTML. Not that these files are…

10 Fantastic Podcasts for UX Designers

10 Fantastic Podcasts for UX Designers

A fantastic collection of podcasts aimed squarely at UX designers. You should definitely add them all to your regular listening list.

How to Deal with Uncertain Times as a Web Designer

How to Deal with Uncertain Times as a Web Designer

If recent global events have taught us anything, it’s that life as we know it can change in an instant. The things that once seemed certain and knowable become anything…

32 Posters That Debunk Common UX Misconceptions

32 Posters That Debunk Common UX Misconceptions

You may have heard of UX Myths from user-experience designer Zoltán Gócza. It’s basically a collection of 32 (now up to 33!) common web design user experience misconceptions that are…

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Web design is becoming increasingly automated, but building a great website requires much more than a slick UI or advanced algorithm.

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

We share some tips for auditing your own websites and those you manage for clients and what you can learn along the way.

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

We share some methods that AI can benefit web designers – including a few that you can take advantage of right now.

The Good & Bad CSS Practices for Beginners

The Good & Bad CSS Practices for Beginners

CSS

Learn about some of the most common pitfalls when writing CSS and how to avoid them for cleaner, more efficient code.

How to Start Testing Your Website with a Screen Reader

How to Start Testing Your Website with a Screen Reader

There’s no doubt as to the importance of building accessible websites. It’s a constant topic of discussion in the web design community. And, in my opinion, most designers want to…

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The line between custom and DIY is becoming increasingly blurred. What does “custom” even mean these days?

9 Simple CSS & JS Snippets for Creating Beautiful Tabs

9 Simple CSS & JS Snippets for Creating Beautiful Tabs

If you are building a tabbed widget you could start from scratch, or you could use one of the CSS & JavaScript code snippets we have here.

How to Create Content That Targets Your Existing Design Clients

How to Create Content That Targets Your Existing Design Clients

We share some helpful tips for writing informative content that is sure to pique your client’s interest.

The Grumpy Designer’s Cure for Massive Expectations

The Grumpy Designer’s Cure for Massive Expectations

It’s time for web designers to take back control over massive (and unrealistic) expectations. The following is my plan to help you do it.

Top 50 Free JavaScript Plugins & Libraries

Top 50 Free JavaScript Plugins & Libraries

The free JavaScript plugins and libraries on this page all offer a straightforward and specific function. There are no bloated all-in-one frameworks. Just useful, lightweight and problem-solving solutions to help…

Is It Time for Web Designers to Retire the Slider?

Is It Time for Web Designers to Retire the Slider?