We’ve all been there. You spend hours polishing a layout, only to end up with rows of blank grey circles staring back at you where faces should be. It feels dead. Lifeless.

Raycast for designers, Centering in CSS, Performance management, A solopreneur’s guide to pricing yourself, The grug brained designer, and more.

Adhere to WCAG by building an accessible component library, auto-detecting issues for web & mobile interfaces, and streamlining dev handoff. Prevent up to 40% of issues before development starts

Hope you’re having a good week so far. This edition I loved the deep dive into the State of CSS 2025 results, with :has() rightly in the spotlight.

Build an app, test an interaction, or bring an idea to life—with a simple prompt.

When you’re working in Adobe After Effects, the right template isn’t just a shortcut — it’s your creative fast-track. Whether you need an attention-grabbing intro, a slick logo reveal, or a polished slideshow, this curated list of 49 free After Effect templates covers it all. Every item comes with keyword-rich alt text, a detailed description, and a practical mini tip so you can use it like a pro.

A step-by-step breakdown of a wireframe and solid blend effect using Three.js render targets, along with a quick look at managing the WebGL lifecycle in Solid.js.

Finding free illustrations for Figma that don’t look like every other generic set online can be tricky. You want assets that feel fresh, match your brand, and don’t eat into your design time. This curated list uses strict criteria: modern style, SVG-first for easy edits, and licenses that won’t sting you later.

In the ever-evolving world of design, where innovation meets aesthetics, finding the perfect resources to fuel your creative journey can be a rewarding yet daunting task. As a designer myself I took the ambitious quest of trying over 100’s of design tools to unearth the true gems that are ready to stand out in 2024 in your design journey.

Before the logo, the website, or the color palette gets approved, there’s the mood board. It’s where early ideas start to take form. They’re not fully designed and not totally final, but close enough to spark conversations, shape direction, and get everyone on the same page.