Smashing Animations Part 4: Optimising SVGs
SVG animations take me back to the Hanna-Barbera cartoons I watched as a kid. Shows like Wacky Races, The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, and, of…
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Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?
Getting started with WordPress is challenging. You install the app, log in, and… then what? Many first-time users face this conundrum – the next steps…
Leader Spotlight: Creating solutions for both patients and providers, with Daric Snyder
Daric Snyder is the Director of Experience Design in the digital division of Emplify Health, a not-for-profit, patient-centered regional healthcare system. He began his career…
Designing from the margins
How queerness shapes my UX practice Every June, companies around the world swap their logos for rainbow variations (but less so this year). And every June,…
When to use Flexbox and when to use CSS Grid
CSS layout has come a long way. Where we once wrestled with floats and clearfixes, we now have two powerful layout systems built right into…
Using CSS breakpoints for fluid, future-proof layouts
Building websites that deliver a seamless experience across diverse devices is a core challenge in modern web development. CSS breakpoints address this by defining specific…
How to use Relume AI to design wireframes fast-er
If you’ve ever worked with web design clients, you know how the early stages can drag. just want to send a quick layout update —…
React forwardRef explained: Usage, alternatives, and React 19 update
When working with reusable components in React, passing a ref to access a child’s DOM node or instance can be tricky. That’s where forwardRef comes…
How to use the useEffect hook in React: A complete guide
If you’re serious about mastering React in the Hooks era, getting comfortable with useEffect is essential. Unlike the old class-based lifecycle methods (componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, etc.),…
Why Designers Get Stuck In The Details And How To Stop
You’ve drawn fifty versions of the same screen — and you still hate every one of them. Begrudgingly, you pick three, show them to your…
Improving frontend workflows with in-browser database tools
In-browser database sandboxes help frontend developers manage data directly in their web browsers. This ability allows for dynamic user interfaces, offline applications, and quick testing…
Why switching to weekly research sprints was a game-changer
As the AI revolution took off, I increasingly found myself having more and more conversations about continuous discovery with my product team. These tended to…
A practitioner’s journal on navigating UX in the age of AI
A practical and personal look at how technology is reshaping the role — and responsibility — of designers. Image source: Lummi.ai — by Ricardo Matos It started with a late-night scroll — headlines about…
The burden of sustainability
The lion’s share of responsibility for sustainability falls on the shoulders of individuals, not corporations. The Burden of Sustainability In the modern quest for sustainability,…
Curiosity isn’t just a personality trait. It’s a designer’s best strategic tool
How Benjamin Franklin can teach you how to repair rocky relationships Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on Read More