Smashing Magazine

1 week ago | smashingmagazine.com | Vitaly Friedman

9 min readUX,Design,WorkflowShare on Twitter, LinkedInWhen was the last time your project wrapped up smoothly — no delays, no surprises, no last-minute compromises? In reality, most UX projects drift as timelines slip, budgets stretch, and features morph. How do we get better at navigating the chaos? An upcoming part of How To Measure UX and Design Impact by yours truly. Think about your past projects. Did they finish on time and on budget? Did they end up getting delivered without cutting corners?

2 weeks ago | smashingmagazine.com | Cosima Mielke

15 min readWallpapersShare on Twitter, LinkedInThe new month is just around the corner, and that means: It’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! All of them are designed with love by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free. Enjoy!Sometimes, it doesn’t take a lot to get inspired. A short bike ride to soak in the sun, a coffee break with a friend, or listening to your favorite song might be just what you need to spark some fresh ideas on a busy day.

2 weeks ago | smashingmagazine.com | Vitaly Friedman

6 min readUX,Design,Web DesignShare on Twitter, LinkedInLost in a sea of UX files, docs, PDFs, and scattered decisions across Slack, Dropbox, Notion, and Figma? We talk a lot about organizing Figma, but what about a sensible folder structure for all UX assets? Let’s fix that. Are you also getting lost in all the files, deliverables, shared docs, PDFs, and reports related to your UX work?

3 weeks ago | smashingmagazine.com | Eleanor Hecks

8 min readAccessibility,UX,Web DesignShare on Twitter, LinkedInKeyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the user experience for a diverse audience, extending your reach while simultaneously fostering a more inclusive web environment. Efficient navigation is vital for a functional website, but not everyone uses the internet the same way.

1 month ago | smashingmagazine.com | Joas Pambou

11 min readAnimation,Python,ToolsShare on Twitter, LinkedInAnimation makes things clearer, especially for designers and front-end developers working on UI, prototypes, or interactive visuals. Manim is a tool that lets you create smooth and dynamic animations, not just for the design field but also in math, coding, and beyond, to explain complex ideas or simply make everything a little bit more interactive.