Discover innovative JavaScript tools beyond the well-known React, Vue.js, and Next.js. These lesser-known frameworks and libraries are shaping the future of web development.

Although we are often bound by corporate design and conservative expectations, trend spotting can be fun and inspiring if we don’t take it too seriously. My subjective outlook features colors, technology, and legislation relevant to web design and web development in 2025.

Prototyping helps to turn ideas into reality, visualize them, and identify and fix any issues early on. Testing ensures that these ideas function well in real-world scenarios. Together, these two processes form a cycle that allows to create high-quality, intuitive interfaces for users.

I’ve spent way too much time playing around with Figma plugins. Most of them are cool but not super useful in day-to-day work. But there are a few that have become absolutely essential for me. Here’s my take on the Figma plugins that actually make a difference in real projects.

One of my historical criticisms is that a view of browser support this simplistic might push people away from using a feature when they need not be.

This article dives into TypeScript, not just as a transformative tool that’s reshaping how we build modern web applications. I’ve been working with TypeScript in recent years, and I’m continually amazed by how it has revolutionized web development. Rather than delving into its history, let’s explore what makes TypeScript unique and why it’s become indispensable in today’s development landscape. I won’t compare it with other “type” languages like Java, C++…

I’ll be honest: writing this post feels like a chore some years. Rounding up and reflecting on what’s happened throughout the year is somewhat obligatory for a site like this, especially when it’s a tradition that goes back as far as 2007. “Hey, look at all the cool things we did!”

This week’s Design Lobster is exploring the nuanced Japanese design concept of Shibui (渋い)—a refreshing antidote to instant gratification and spectacle. Plus a 1971 pocket lighter that Dieter Rams helped to design with a subtle detail that is very much in the same spirit.

With the solstice around the corner, things are slowing down for us so we’re taking time to recharge and gear up for the new year. We’ll be back soon, and maybe with more than just a revamped newsletter in store. Stay tuned!

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