In this article, Mike Herchel covers Drupal’s new default theme, Olivero, which is usable, accessible, robust, and beautiful and will help you improve websites’ navigation systems. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/09/accessibility-usability-drupal-primary-navigation/
In the second part of “Databases For Front-End Developers” series, Atila Fassina explores concepts to equip you to have your own opinions about which kinds of databases suit your specific needs. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/09/databases-frontend-developers-concepts-under-hood/
In this article, Zara Cooper provides a rundown of some popular data grid libraries that would be a great addition to any data-heavy application and shares recommendations on what factors to consider when choosing a suitable data grid library. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/09/useful-javascript-data-grid-libraries/
Let’s welcome September with some fresh desktop wallpapers. Designed by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar for the month. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-september-2022/
Ever felt overwhelemed about the amount of things you need to learn? Today, we look at how Uxcel eases this transition and approaches actively learning new skills to take our careers to the next level. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/improve-measure-progress-learning-web-design/
The problem of how to design an effective toggle button that shows the selected option clearly is a long-term open question among UI/UX designers. In this second part, Eduard Kuric explains a complex list of visual cues used by toggle buttons to communicate which of their options is active. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/toggle-button-case-study-part-2/
Error messages need to be easy to spot, but they also need to be helpful. Let’s explore when error messages should live above input fields and why toast error messages are usually not a very good idea. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/error-messages-ux-design/
If you need to deliver a large number of images and videos, a solution like imgix can optimize and process both types of assets without you having to build it from the ground up or cobble together different solutions. Let’s take a closer look at how. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/better-video-streaming-with-imgix/
In this episode of the Smashing Podcast, we ask how you can prove the value of a Design System and how you can pitch it effectively to stakeholders. Vitaly talks to Ben Callahan to find out more. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/smashing-podcast-episode-51/
In this first part of a two-part article, Eduard Kuric analyzes the characteristics of effective toggle buttons that make it error-proof and prevent confusion and frustration of users. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/08/toggle-button-case-study-part-1/