Weekly News for Designers № 486

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Large Cursors: Pointing the Way Towards a Better Web – Designs that demonstrate the usability and aesthetically-pleasing effects of large cursors.
Large Cursors: Pointing the Way Towards a Better Web

CSSFX – A collection of animated CSS buttons, hover effects, inputs and loaders for use in your projects.
CSSFX

Uppy – An open-source file uploader that can grab files from your device, cloud storage or social media account.
Uppy

CSS Grid Layout – A “Quick” Overview – Learn the basics of CSS Grid and what it can do for your projects.
CSS Grid Layout - A "Quick" Overview

A Quick Guide to Website Photography – Some tips and best practices for picking the right imagery for your website.
A Quick Guide to Website Photography

The CSS Handbook: a handy guide to CSS for developers – An in-depth look at CSS. Perfect for beginners and pros alike.
The CSS Handbook

MailtoUI – A script that adds a helpful UI component to standard email links.
MailtoUI

HTTP headers for the responsible developer – Using HTTP headers for creating a safer, more efficient browsing experience.
HTTP headers for the responsible developer

Using Typography to Establish Brand Identity – A look at how designers are using type to make brands stand out.
Using Typography to Establish Brand Identity

5 things to consider when creating your CSS style guide – Tips for making the most out of your style guide.
5 things to consider when creating your CSS style guide

Digging Into The Display Property: Box Generation – A deep look into the CSS display property.
Digging Into The Display Property: Box Generation

AI-Driven Design: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping UI/UX Design – A look at AI’s use and potential to benefit designers.
AI-Driven Design: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping UI/UX Design

Creating an aspect ratio CSS utility – A quick tutorial on creating aspect ratios, complete with real-world examples.
Creating an aspect ratio CSS utility

Shepherd – A JavaScript library that helps you guide users through your app.
Shepherd

On the Downlow(res): A Showcase of CSS Pixel Art – Pixel art is still thriving and is being enhanced by CSS.
On the Downlow(res): A Showcase of CSS Pixel Art

IsometricSass – A Sass library for creating isometric 2D without JavaScript.
IsometricSass

When To Launch – A detailed resource to help you determine the best time to launch.
When To Launch

Gangster Grotesk – Available for free, this font features a sharp, contrasting style.
Gangster Grotesk

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