Design trends. You can hardly do anything without seeing them, they pop up everywhere, and they can give your design feel “current” when used well. Today, we're going to take a look specifically at three typography trends and why we hate to love them. While these three styles - retro, watercolor and all caps - […]

Editor's Note: In the world of web design, we tend to become preoccupied with the here and now. In "Resilient Web Design", Jeremy Keith emphasizes the importance of learning from the past in order to better prepare ourselves for the future. So, perhaps we should stop and think more beyond our present moment? The following is an excerpt from Jeremy's web book. Design adds clarity. Using colour, typography, hierarchy, contrast, and all the other tools at their disposal, designers can take an unordered jumble of information and turn it into something that's easy to use and pleasurable to behold. Like life itself, design can win a small victory against the entropy of the universe, creating pockets of order from the raw materials of chaos. The Book of Kells is a beautifully illustrated manuscript created over 1200 years ago. It's tempting to call it a work of art, but it is a work of design. The purpose of the book is to communicate a message; the gospels of the Christian religion. Through the use of illustration and calligraphy, that message is conveyed in an inviting context, making it pleasing to behold.The post The Road To Resilient Web Design appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

The paradigm shift from clunky hardware to the smooth cloud-based office setup is both noticeable and here to stay. Over 89% of companies are opting... The post What Will Give IT Teams Greater Control Over Their Tech Stack? appeared first on Web Development & Technology Resources.

The Linux Foundation and The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) today announced a new Cloud Native Developer Bootcamp. The Cloud Native Developer Bootcamp works to provide developers, cloud architects, and others who are new to cloud native technologies with the tools needed to be successful in designing, building, and deploying cloud native applications According to … continue reading The post Linux Foundation launches cloud native developer bootcamp appeared first on SD Times.

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Earlier this year, support for CSS grid layout landed in most major desktop browsers. Naturally, the specification is one of the hot topics at meet-ups and conferences. After having some conversations about grid and progressive enhancement, I believe that there's a good amount of uncertainty about using it. I heard some quite interesting questions and statements, which I want to address in this post. "When can I start using CSS grid layout?" "Too bad that it'll take some more years before we can use grid in production." "Do I need Modernizr in order to make websites with CSS grid layout?" "If I wanted to use grid today, I'd have to build two to three versions of my website." The CSS grid layout module is one of the most exciting developments since responsive design. We should try to get the best out of it as soon as possible, if it makes sense for us and our projects.The post Enhancing CSS Layout: From Floats To Flexbox To Grid appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

Developing a design workflow that supports designers, developers, and the end-user is a challenge every organization must overcome. With the progression of DesignOps, design workflows have improved significantly, but there are still many challenges designers and engineers battle to get from concept to handoff. Unfortunately, with popular image-based tools, it’s impossible to overcome some of The post Design Workflow with Code Components - What Do You Need to Know? appeared first on Studio by UXPin.

To visualize a production environment, imagine a new car rolling off the lot. When someone buys a new vehicle, the automobile is typically ready for the... The post What Is a Production Environment? What You Need to Know appeared first on Plutora.

Almost everyone you talk to is interested in search engine optimization. And for good reason: You want as many people to see your website as possible and find it in relevant search results. But did you know that user experience can be one of the most important factors that contribute to SEO and overall search […]

Developers who use Blender for creating 3D models will be pleased to know Apple has put its weight behind the popular software. Apple has joined the Blender Development Fund as a "Patron" which means the Cupertino giant will support the future success of the software. In an announcement, The Blender Foundation said that Apple will... Read more » The post Apple puts its weight behind Blender as it becomes a "Patron" appeared first on Developer Tech News.