There Is No Such Thing As A CSS Absolute Unit — Smashing Magazine

What are absolute units? What are the differences between relative and absolute units, and how do we create accurate sizes on the web? It’s important to note that there are still significant differences between relative and absolute units. CSS relative units are sized according to other style definitions defined by parent elements or are affected by […]

Decision Trees For UI Components — Smashing Magazine

Imagine finally resolving never-ending discussions about UI decisions for good. Here are some practical examples of decision trees for UI components and how to use them effectively. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns. How do you know what UI component to choose? Decision trees offer a systematic approach for design teams to document

Everything You Need To Know About Emoji 🍭 — Smashing Magazine

Depending on your browser, you may not be able to see all emoji featured in this article (especially the Tifinagh characters). Also, different platforms vary in how they display emoji as well. That’s why, in this article, Rob Reed always provides textual alternatives. Don’t let it discourage you from reading though! We all recognize emoji.

A Practical Guide To Designing For Colorblind People — Smashing Magazine

Color accessibility is more than just ticking boxes. Even with good contrast, some color palettes can make interfaces challenging for users. Here are some practical guidelines to ensure more inclusive design for colorblind people. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns. Too often, accessibility is seen as a checklist, but it’s much more complex

A Five-Step Approach To The Metaverse — Smashing Magazine

The hype surrounding the metaverse is making many companies and people, including designers, experience FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). As a designer, you may be tasked with figuring out how your company should approach the metaverse or thinking about designing for the metaverse. In this article, Lyndon Cerejo will discuss a few steps he recommends

Designing Web Design Documentation — Smashing Magazine

Words alone aren’t enough to safeguard best practices in the world of web design and development. Web design documentation must be like its medium — interactive and constantly evolving. As an occasionally competent software developer, I love good documentation. It explains not only how things work but why they work the way they do. At

The Unrealized Potential Of Olfactory Design — Smashing Magazine

Kristian Mikhel covers various practical applications of scents in product experience, from immersive entertainment to healing spaces and medical appliances, and how designers can drive innovation across spheres and disciplines. Imagine that you could smell this page. The introduction would emit a subtle scent of sage and lavender to set the mood. Each paragraph would

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