Weekly News for Designers № 644

Optimize Images App – This online app features 9 image optimization tools, along with both free and premium options.

Variable Fonts Support in Figma – Get the inside scoop on Figma’s support for variable fonts.

10 Free Portfolio & Lookbook Templates for Adobe InDesign – Quickly build an amazing portfolio or lookbook with these handy templates.

State of CSS 2022 – Explore web styling features of today and tomorrow, as seen at Google IO 2022.

The Complete Modern React Developer 2022 – Take this course and learn the basics of using React.

Markdoc – A markdown-based editor for creating custom documentation websites.

LetsMarkdown.com – Check out this open-source, collaborative markdown editor that works right from your browser.

How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed by Your Side Projects – Tips for keeping your side projects light and fun.

Iconex – Grab this free set of 1,000+ icons for use with Figma.

State of Frontend 2022 – Is frontend tired of new trends, and looking for stability?

Building a Design System from Scratch – One designer’s experience in building a personal design system.

What Should Happen When a WordPress Theme or Plugin License Expires? – How one plugin’s controversial move has the WordPress community talking.

Magical SVG Techniques – Learn how to create amazing effects using SVG.

Buttons Generator – Choose from a selection of attractive click-to-copy buttons for your projects.

15 Photoshop Action Sets for Creating Cinema & Movie Effects – This collection of action sets will take your photos to the next level in post-production quality.

WordPress’ Market Share is Shrinking – Is it a small blip or a sign of things to come? Either way, WordPress sees its first-ever dip.