Figma
Figma (https://figma.com) is a powerful browser-based tool for UX/UI design with convenient frontend web development features such as API for design tokens and features such as variables (to align with css custom properties).
Intro to Design Patterns
Reusable Solutions to Known Problems In web design, a design pattern is not a visual “pattern” (e.g. a background image of repeating shapes and colors). It’s easy to see how one might immediately think of this when they put the words design and pattern together. Originating from software engineering, a web (UX, UI) design pattern
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Intro to Web Hosting
For Web Designers who can Code Where should you host your site? Web designers and web developers are faced with this question all the time. Depending upon the client website, there might be dozens of options to choose from. The best solutions are typically determined based upon the technical requirements for each website the specific
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Syntax
Syntax (https://syntax.fm/) is a web design podcast hosted by Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski that is well suited for web developers and those interested in learning more about Javascript. They cover both frontend and backend web development topics, including HTML, CSS, and the many modern web technologies and build tools.
Swiss Graphic Design
Swiss Graphic Design by Richard Hollis is a beautifully designed book on the origins and growth of the International Style from 1920-1965.
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Design Your Resume
Whether you are applying for an internship as a design student or for a full-time position as a professional designer, you will need a resume. Often times resumes are shared with prospective employers as pdf files (e.g. attached to an email) because they are easy to print and can serve as helpful physical resources during
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Set Summer Goals
Summer is the perfect time for students to recharge and get ready for the future. Below are some tips, advice, and resources to consider taking advantage of in-between semesters. Take Care of Yourself Summer To-do List Summer Reading List Summer Listening List Summer Watch List Take an Online Class
Interface In Game
Interface In Game (https://interfaceingame.com/) is a collection of video game interfaces, design patterns, screenshots, and video clips organized by taxonomies such as genre, theme, and platform. It is a free project developed by volunteer gamers.
CSS Podcast
CSS Podcast (https://thecsspodcast.libsyn.com/) hosted by Una Kravets and Adam Argyle, Developer Advocates from Google, who discuss all things CSS in short, digestible episodes.
Create a Featured Projects Portfolio Site
Showcase select projects by coding an online portfolio site from scratch There are many different ways to share your work online. If you are a web designer with front-end web development skills looking to showcase your talent, one of the best ways is to custom design and code your own portfolio site from scratch. In this
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