The Müller-Lyer illusion, pictured below, makes you think that, of two lines, one is longer than the other when in fact they are of the same length. It appears in virtually every introductory book on graphic design and, of course, in books on perception and psychology. You might not have known it by name, but you must have seen it before:
Chrome 137 shipped the if() CSS function, so it’s totally possible we’ll see other browsers implement it, though it’s tough to know exactly when. Whatever the case, if() enables us to use values conditionally, which we can already do with queries and other functions (e.g., media queries and the light-dark() function), so I’m sure you’re wondering: What exactly does if() do?
Picture this: You’re a UX designer starting a new project. As you get to work, you quickly notice a series of experience flaws, poorly conceived solutions, and elements that simply don’t function as they should. Despite your concerns, no one seems to care. Meanwhile, the product team is focused on shipping new features, fixing production bugs, and moving forward, rarely revisiting glaring issues in the user experience. These problems often…
This single property gives you full control over where your background image appears inside an element — which is crucial for responsive design, hero sections, custom banners, and more.
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After 6 months of hard work, we’re launching Flowbite Design System v3.0! – fully integrated native tokens and variables – refreshed all UI components with modern 2025 design – massively improved performance and memory usage – improved usage documentation and more.
Beyond boosting efficiency, the strongest software developers use AI to explore the problem space and find more creative solutions. Figma’s Vice President of Software Engineering Marcel Weekes and Developer Advocate Jake Albaugh share the crucial skills engineers should learn to meet the moment.
Creating a standout portfolio or lookbook is essential for any creative professional. While starting from a blank page can be daunting, a professionally designed InDesign template provides the perfect foundation. This collection brings together the best free and freemium templates to help you showcase your work in style, whether you’re a graphic designer, photographer, architect, or fashion brand.
Learn how to create an infinite marquee that follows a custom SVG path using React and Motion.
As online scams become more sophisticated, Carrie Webster explores whether good UX can serve as a frontline defense, particularly for non-tech-savvy older users navigating today’s digital world.
