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new article alert
Today we look at creating multiple themes for one brand (like a personal website)
Creating Multiple Themes with Style Dictionary
https://www.alwaystwisted.com/articles/a-design-tokens-workflow-part-10
new article alert
Today we're looking at creating multiple themes for one brand (like a personal website)
Creating Multiple Themes with Style Dictionary
https://www.alwaystwisted.com/articles/a-design-tokens-workflow-part-10
From playful Dribbble concept to a fully interactive tribute to Warhol—Warhol Arts is more than eye candy 
In this in-depth case study, Serhii Polyvanyi from https://blacklead.studio breaks down how it was built with GSAP + Webflow, sharing hands-on techniques, smart workflows, and performance tips.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/04/01/warhol-arts-a-digital-playground-of-pop-pixels-and-pure-motion/
Today's Web Design Update: https://groups.google.com/a/d.umn.edu/g/webdev/c/tlahEuNgPXg
Featuring @SteveFaulkner, @rachael, @alastc, @wai, @LFLegal, @alex86, @heydon, @adactio, @mia, @stacy, @Richr, @OddBird, @huijing, @dries, @rauschma, @j9t, @vitalyf, @smashingmag, and more.
Subscribe info: https://www.d.umn.edu/itss/training/online/webdesign/webdev_listserv.html#subscribe
If you caught Stas Bondar's portfolio breakdown this week — you already know it's packed with insights.
But one detail is just too good to miss: The "About Me" text breaks apart with physics as you scroll 
GSAP + Matter.js + ScrollTrigger = voodoo magic
...and there's so much more: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/03/25/stas-bondar-25-the-code-techniques-behind-a-next-level-portfolio/
✩ For people who make websites: The Best of A List Apart.
10+ most popular A List Apart articles, as voted by the Refind community.
https://refind.com/publications/alistapart #webdesign #classics #webdevelopment #ux #design #code #content
Today, our friends from Zajno share the story of how a beautiful concept came to life 
Learn how they turned Green Stack, a fictional farming brand, into an interactive Webflow site powered by bold animation principles.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/?p=89806
I can't believe the Last.fm homepage has been so useless for so long. Once you are logged in, it's looked like the attached image for years, and I can't believe anyone finds this useful.
An inspiring story of creativity, persistence, and self-discovery—our latest Designer Spotlight features Huy Phan, who shares his journey from coding in high school to designing award-winning digital experiences.
From personal milestones to standout projects, it's a reminder of what's possible when passion meets craft.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/?p=87987
“Architects don’t just sketch fantasy structures and expect engineers to figure it out.”
https://uxdesign.cc/figmas-not-a-design-tool-it-s-a-rube-goldberg-machine-for-avoiding-code-2a24f11add5d
#webdesign #html #css
Today's Web Design Update: https://groups.google.com/a/d.umn.edu/g/webdev/c/fli4tJLl4TU
Subscribe info: https://www.d.umn.edu/itss/training/online/webdesign/webdev_listserv.html#subscribe
Featuring @theadamsilver, @stephaniewalter, @smashingmag, @mgifford, @LFLegal, @mactoph, @aardrian, @Ted_drake, @intopia, @scottohara, @inclusivedesign24, @cferdinandi, @jarango, and more.
We're starting this week with a beautiful case study by Meguru Muramoto from Garden Eight, sharing how serendipity and precision come together in the design of Motoyoshi Takamitsu's portfolio. A thoughtful approach filled with innovation.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/?p=88189
It's here! The browser game that I designed, coded and drew the artwork for! Please give it a try and let me what you think! 
heise+ | Webservices programmieren in Go: Frontends entwickeln
Ein Webservice wird mit einem guten Frontend schick und praktisch. Wir zeigen, wie Sie eines programmieren und mit CSS stylen, das Fehleingaben vorbeugt.
In this latest case study, witness how a simple rebrand sparked a full-scale evolution!
Fiddle.Digital reimagined their identity, refined their design philosophy, and pushed the limits of performance—bringing StringTune to life.
An epic journey of creativity, innovation, and pure web magic.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/03/12/case-study-fiddle-digital-design-agency-the-new-us/
New Article Alert
Implementing Light and Dark Modes with Style Dictionary(part 2)
In part 2 we look at how we can:
- nest inside data attribute or classes
- use the CSS light-dark() function
https://www.alwaystwisted.com/articles/a-design-tokens-workflow-part-8
A coup it is.
"So, yes. This is a wholesale attack on the American safety net, led by billionaires and far-right politicians who are frighteningly comfortable with fascism and autocracy. The last month has been called a coup by politicians, researchers, and watchdogs alike. I don’t want to diminish the harm these people will do — the harm they are doing."
By the brave and ever inspirational @beep .
https://ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/leaving-18f/
Also, nice design dude. (sexy AF, actually.)
Today, we're shining the light on Artem Shcherban, a visionary digital designer with a sharp eye for usability, aesthetics, and structure.
From systematization to bold visual experiments, Artem shares his journey, philosophy, and creative process.
Read his story: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/03/07/designer-spotlight-artem-shcherban/
Curious about how Stefan Vitasović brought his amazing 2025 portfolio to life? 
From minimalist design to dynamic shader effects, this case study takes you behind the scenes of a truly unique creative dev journey.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/03/05/case-study-stefan-vitasovic-portfolio-2025/
