Breadcrumbs Are Dead in Web Design

Breadcrumbs, once a staple in web design, have become obsolete in today’s non-linear, context-driven web, where dynamic and personalized navigation systems take precedence. Modern navigation focuses on intelligent, search-first, and adaptive solutions that better cater to user needs and expectations. https://webdesignernews.com/breadcrumbs-are-dead-in-web-design/

What is a Dark Pattern and How to Avoid Them

Recently, I found myself at a photo booth after an exhausting day. While processing my order, a screen appeared asking if I wanted additional photos for just £2 more. There were two options: a bold green “Continue” button that commanded attention, and a barely visible, desaturated grey “Skip” button that appeared almost non-clickable. I caught myself nearly pressing “Continue”, simply because it was the visually dominant choice — but I... https://webdesignernews.com/what-is-a-dark-pattern-and-ho

AI Learning Resources & Insights

Since joining Microsoft’s AI team last year, I’ve found myself diving headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence. What began as an overwhelming experience, trying to grasp concepts and frameworks, has now turned into a passion project that I’m eager to share with you. In just six months, I transitioned from being a complete beginner to confidently speaking at conferences, sharing insights about AI and its impact on business and... https://webdesignernews.com/ai-learning-resources-insigh

Faster Rendering with the content-visibility CSS Property

Have you ever loaded a page with tons of content and noticed how slow it feels? The browser has to process everything at once – even the content you can’t see yet! That’s where the content-visibility property comes in. It’s a CSS feature that tells browsers to skip rendering off-screen content until it’s needed. https://webdesignernews.com/faster-rendering-with-the-content-visibility-css-property-2/

Understanding DOM Node Types in JavaScript (With Examples!)

In JavaScript, the Document Object Model (DOM) represents HTML and XML documents as a structured tree of nodes. Each node has a nodeType property that defines its type. https://webdesignernews.com/understanding-dom-node-types-in-javascript-with-examples-2/

DesignFast: Mesh Gradient Generato

Mesh Gradient Generator: Empower your design prowess in Figma by effortlessly creating intricate mesh gradients. https://webdesignernews.com/designfast-mesh-gradient-generato/

Design by Decision Fatigue

Over the course of my career, I’ve been fortunate to build several large-scale software systems from scratch. Starting from an empty directory and blank IDE is a refreshing experience, and those early milestones like your first contributor or bit of customer feedback feel rewarding. https://webdesignernews.com/design-by-decision-fatigue/

5 UX Onboarding Mistakes, CSS if() Experiments & Landing-Page Psychology

Ever feel like onboarding is less “welcome aboard” and more “sorry, you’ve missed the boat”? Or perhaps CSS experiments leave your head spinning faster than a beach ball cursor? Don’t worry—this week’s newsletter has you covered with practical insights, clever tips, and plenty of aha-moments designed specifically for you. https://webdesignernews.com/5-ux-onboarding-mistakes-css-if-experiments-landing-page-psychology/

Why you should NOT design for your users

Countless articles and books about design stress the importance of designing for real users. The concept of user-centric design is rooted in putting the user front and center and designing a product that will make the user happy. https://webdesignernews.com/why-you-should-not-design-for-your-users/

Transitioning to a More Adaptable Design System

At Chase, we have nearly 1,000 designers and 3,000 engineers working across our digital portfolio, and our design system plays a key role in connecting experiences across this large organization to create modern digital products for multiple teams with their own goals and roadmaps. https://webdesignernews.com/transitioning-to-a-more-adaptable-design-system/


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