Using a data visualization case study, you will explore how an accessibility-first approach led Google’s dedicated Data Visualization team down the path of creating a better visual design for charts. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/07/accessibility-first-approach-chart-visual-design/
In this series of articles, we highlight design patterns and techniques to design better interfaces. You can find more examples in “Smart Interface Design Patterns”, a 7h-video course with 100s of hand-picked examples, curated by Vitaly. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/07/designing-better-pricing-page/
In this tutorial, Zara Cooper explains how to use Strapi’s Internationalization feature to create content in multiple languages. You’ll also learn how to create a Hugo site that consumes localized content from Strapi. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/07/build-localized-website-hugo-strapi/
In this article, John Scott Bowie shares the story of 40 years of attempts to advance corporate UX maturity that — after numerous initiatives with marginal results — culminated in a breakthrough project that accelerated a company’s UX maturity from “Emergent” to “User-Driven” in less than a year. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/07/accelerating-ux-maturity-breakthrough-project/
Let’s welcome the new month with some inspiring desktop wallpapers. Created by artists and designers from across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar for July 2022. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/06/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-july-2022/
In this episode, we ask if Sass is still relevant in 2022 and if it adds any value modern CSS workflows. Vitaly talks to expert Stephanie Eckles to find out. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/06/smashing-podcast-episode-48/
Gatsby 4 came out in October 2021 with a lot of new features. It may seem as if Gatsby 4 didn’t cause a big stir among developers, but it brought several game-changing features. Let’s see what v4 brings to the table. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/06/demystifying-gatsby4-framework/
Partially visually hidden link names may be good for people who use screen readers, but they can be problematic for those who rely on voice control software. Here’s a suggestion on how to solve this. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/06/voice-control-usability-considerations-partially-visually-hidden-link-names/
In this article, we will enhance the Gantt Chart component with some interaction possibilities for editing the jobs. In doing so, we will continue to work with Vanilla JS and Web Components and look at some JavaScript libraries that can greatly simplify the effort of developing a fully functional Gantt Chart. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/06/vanilla-javascript-gantt-chart-part-2/
Looking for ways to test your product faster? In this article, Sergey Krasotin uncovers common mistakes startup product designers make that lead to longer MVP testing times. To test your product within two weeks or even less, follow these simple practices proven by Sergey’s experience with over 100 startups and accelerators. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/06/how-test-mvp-within-weeks/