Weekly News for Designers № 553

Noted – Use this Figma plugin to take simple notes within the app.

Optimizing CSS for faster page loads – Techniques behind improving the performance of your CSS.

Fast – An adaptive interface system for modern web experiences.

Magnetic Buttons – Learn how to build a set of buttons with some fun hover animations.

Embracing Competency and Letting Go of Design Perfection – By nature, none of us are perfect. That’s why the real beauty is in being a competent designer.

Drop-Shadow: The Underrated CSS Filter – A look at the unique features of the CSS drop-shadow filter.

The UX of LEGO Interface Panels – What can LEGO teach us about design?

Ten modern layouts in one line of CSS – Yes, you read that correctly. These layout examples require only a single line!

10 Free Professional Adobe InDesign Resume Templates – Use one of these beautiful resume templates to grab the attention of prospective employers.

Rando.js – Easily create random JavaScript functions with this tiny script.

neuicons – Download this free, crisp collection of over 1,000 icons.

When Does Using Headless WordPress Make Sense? – Headless WordPress allows you to push content to a variety of places. But is it right for your project?

Hexpalette – Looking for color ideas? You’ll find tons of great options here.

Papercups – An open source customer messaging system for use on your projects.

Advice for Beginners That Are Starting Out in Web Design – Whether you want a professional career or to pick up a new hobby, there’s something here for you.

Styled Components: A Quick Start Guide – Get started with the popular library for React and React Native.

pophurdle – A free, lightweight popup blocker extension for Google Chrome.