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Boosting Productivity For Designers With Efficient Tools

December 16, 2022 — In this article, Ashish Bogawat shares some of his favorite ways how to boost productivity and do things faster, better, and probably more fun by using efficient tools and workflows. Read more…

Suzanne Scacca wrote

How To Prioritize User Security When Collecting Offline Data

December 15, 2022 — Concerns over online privacy and security are nothing new. In this article, Suzanne Scacca explores how the right CSV importer can help businesses better prioritize user security. Read more…

Heather Burns wrote

Understanding Privacy: Protect Your Users, Protect Yourself

December 13, 2022 — All of us want to create inclusive, safe, and privacy-aware digital experiences, but where to begin? Our brand new Smashing Book, “Understanding Privacy,” written by Heather Burns, can help you lay the ground for future developers, designers, and project managers to build a better web for tomorrow. Jump to the details or get the book right away. Read more…

Adrian Bece wrote

Accessible Front-End Patterns For Responsive Tables (Part 2)

December 13, 2022 — There is no universal solution for making every kind of table responsive and usable on smaller screens, so we have to rely on various patterns, which Adrian explains in this two-part series. Read more…

Keima Kai wrote

The Future Of Design: Human-Powered Or AI-Driven?

December 12, 2022 — In this article, Keima Kai provides a brief history of AI in web design, explores its current implications for creativity, and offers suggestions for how web designers can stay ahead of the curve. Read more…

Vitaly Friedman wrote

It’s Here! “Understanding Privacy,” A New Smashing Book Is Shipping Now

December 8, 2022 — “Understanding Privacy,” the new Smashing Book by Heather Burns, will help you create inclusive, safe and privacy-aware digital experiences. Print books are now shipping! Jump to details and get the book right away. Read more…

Cosima Mielke wrote

Advent Calendars For Web Designers And Developers (2022 Edition)

December 7, 2022 — Are you ready for the countdown to Christmas? This year, the web community was once again busy creating tech advent calendars jam-packed with fantastic content to sweeten your days. But which ones to follow? We help you find the right one, whether you’re a front-end dev, UX designer, or content strategist. Read more…

Adrian Bece wrote

Accessible Front-End Patterns For Responsive Tables (Part 1)

December 6, 2022 — There is no universal solution for making every kind of table responsive and usable on smaller screens, so we have to rely on various patterns, which Adrian explains in this two-part series. Read more…

Dan Donald wrote

The Anatomy Of Themed Design System Components

December 2, 2022 — The world of design systems can be overwhelming sometimes. There’s a lot to take in when you get into that space! In this article, Dan Donald dives into a simple component and explores some issues, complexity, and power we can encounter. Read more…

Fabienne Bielmann wrote

FabUnit: A Smart Way To Control And Synchronize Typo And Space

December 1, 2022 — Today, we’ll take a look at the Sass function that does all the work for you — with no media queries, no breakpoints, and no design jumps. In this article, Fabienne Bielmann explains what FabUnit stands for and why she decided to create her very own responsive magic formula. Read more…