If you've ever wanted to build a web app that you can control with hand gestures as if by magic, this article is for you. With a couple of APIs and some JavaScript, you can build apps that behave like sorcery. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/motion-controls-browser/
In this article, Alma Hoffmann discusses six basic variables to establish a typographic hierarchy, explains how to look at each differently, and in turn, designs pieces by intentionally modifying each variable to create a typographic hierarchy effectively. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/typographic-hierarchies/
The annual survey for anyone who writes CSS, State of CSS, is nearing the end of its response period for 2022. The survey is available in many different languages while all questions are optional, i.e. reaching 100% completion is not required. Please do make sure to join in — it will only take a few minutes. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/state-css-survey-2022/
In this article, Sacha Greif tries to anticipate future CSS trends and takes a look at some far-fetched and futuristic CSS features that might one day make their way to the browser. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/futuristic-css/
In this article, Patrick Brosset gives an update on the most impactful new features that are now available in DevTools, across Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/devtools-updates-halloween-edition/
Meet Understanding Privacy, our brand new Smashing Book to make sense of privacy, and learn how to create inclusive, safe and privacy-aware digital experiences. eBook now available, print shipping in November. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/understanding-privacy-book-release/
In this article, Nick Schäferhoff will take a deep dive into WordPress Full-Site Editing, examine the tools it provides for theme development, and provide a tutorial on how to use it to make changes to your site. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/wordpress-full-site-editing/
In this article about conducting productive meetings, Andrii Zhdan will give you a step-by-step guide on preparing a solid meeting structure that will let you follow the original plan and reach the meeting goals, and he will also share a few tips based on his design experience. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/effective-communication-everyday-meetings/
Climate change and sustainability are increasing concerns for digital organizations, as well as individuals working in tech. In this article we’ll explore some of the ways we can raise awareness and effect change within an organization, to create a more positive environmental impact. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/sustainable-web-development-strategies-organization/
In this article, Adrian Bece will show how to create same-document page transitions for Single Page Apps using Shared Element Transitions API and check out its future implementation and potential for creating cross-document transitions in Multi-Page Apps. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/10/ui-animations-shared-element-transitions-api-part2/