How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

WordPress block patterns are among its most versatile design features. They provide readymade layouts for all manner of uses. And it seems like there is no end to their possibilities….
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Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) make for versatile design elements. They can be intricate or simplistic. You can combine them with animation and special effects. And they’re inherently responsive. It’s no…
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Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

I share some valuable lessons I’ve learned from my 25 years as a freelance web designers. Things that I hope will help you on your own journey.
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How Subscription Fatigue Impacts Web Designers

Everything’s a subscription. And it impacts web designers and their clients in numerous ways. Let’s look at what this means for our industry.
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The Challenges of Building a Shared Experience on the Web

Let’s look at how the web brings us together in a quirky, roundabout way, and discuss how it impacts web designers trying to build these experiences.
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What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Website?

We examine the relationship between the web and the planet. We’ll show you how to measure your website’s impact and offer tips for reducing its carbon footprint.
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Learning to Appreciate Great Content

How can we learn to appreciate great content? How do we support those who create it? Here are a few ideas we would like to share.
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Dos & Don’ts for the WordPress Block Editor

After building quite a few sites with WordPress blocks, I want to share a few things I’ve learned along the way.
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The Grumpy Designer’s Guide to 2024

It’s time for the Grumpy Designer’s annual look at the year ahead. This satirical report is chock-full of useless facts and mindless predictions.
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How Old-School Technologies Still Shape Web Development

Many old-school technologies have evolved. Others have faded into the background. But we still rely on them. Perhaps more than we think.
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