Category: Articles
Informational or theoretical articles about a variety of web design topics, including CSS, HTML, accessibility, usability, and visual design.
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Deal-breaker problems with CSS3 multi-columns
Firefox and Webkit support some of the CSS3 multi-column layout properties—but not very well. Unfortunately, the spec isn’t very clear about what’s correct. Until the spec is clearer and the browser problems are ironed out, multi-columns are useless to me.
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Thoughts on my first time at SXSW
The two biggest things that I came away from SXSW Interactive with were more connections with some really smart and talented people in my industry, and a renewed sense of excitement in my work. Plus, a few tips for SXSW newbies.
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More debate on designers writing HTML and CSS
The web is once again debating whether web designers should know how to code, and my opinion remains the same: they need to know the strengths and constraints of the medium, and knowing HTML and CSS can help in this.
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70+ essential resources for creating liquid and elastic layouts
Check out these great online resources on creating liquid/fluid and elastic layouts, including sources for design inspiration, downloadable templates, frameworks, articles and tutorials.
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Roundup of Font Embedding and Replacement Techniques
There are more options than ever for getting unique, good-lookin’ fonts into your pages. Apart from @font-face, here are your options for font embedding services and font replacement techniques.
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333 free handwriting and hand-drawn symbol fonts
Find hundreds of cute and natural handwriting, decorative, and symbol fonts at the kevin & amanda blog. All for free!
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The liquid web site motherload
Check out Nomensa’s portfolio for great examples of liquid site designs.
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Why browser zoom shouldn’t kill flexible layouts
All the major browsers now have zoom functions built in, which may make it seem like there’s no longer any need for liquid or elastic layouts. Not so.
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Two usability tips: mean what you say, and use form labels
Use language on links that accurately describes what the user is going to get. And, using the (X)HTML label element on form fields is important not just for people with disabilities, but for all of us.
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Living, breathing design comps
Presenting static image comps to clients can be especially problematic if you create flexible layouts. Try building an (X)HTML/CSS version of the design to show to your client instead in order to make designing and creating flexible layouts easier.