Let’s talk about Remix, the framework to create JavaScript projects using server-side rendering. Let’s go through its main features and concepts and see the similarities and differences with Next.js. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/07/look-remix-differences-next/
As a designer, you may be tasked with figuring out how your company should approach the metaverse or thinking about designing for the metaverse. In this article, Lyndon Cerejo will discuss a few steps he recommends before diving headfirst into any design for the metaverse. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/07/five-step-approach-metaverse/
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/