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Measuring The Performance Of Typefaces For Users (Part 1)
This is the first part of this article, written especially for typeface designers and typographers. See how typefaces work, how to test them, and other broader typographic issues. Read Full Article
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The need to personalize fonts for each individual reader
Adobe research explores how fonts affect the reading performance of adult readers on their computers or mobile devices. Read Full Article
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Obscure CSS: Implicit list-item counter
A few years ago I wanted to share one little-known CSS feature — a built-in `list-item` counter for ordered lists. But then there were a few browser issues preventing us from using it fully. Now, given that most of those bugs are fixed, we can try startin… Read Full Article
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The forgotten benefits of “low tech” user interfaces
Seemingly outmoded technologies sometimes hold the key to better user experiences. Read Full Article
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How to pick the least wrong colors
An algorithm for creating color palettes for data visualization. I’m a self-taught designer. This has its upsides: I learn at my own pace… Read Full Article
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Figma shared libraries
Design systems are gradually moving away from a single, monolithic, centralized libraries of every thing in one place managed by one team, a concept I explored abstractly in 2019’s Design System Tiers… Read Full Article
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Why most design systems implode
We asked Brad Frost if design systems are still relevant in 2022? Read Full Article
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Keyboard-only scrolling areas
I have spent a few years banging on about ensuring scrolling areas on a page are accessible to keyboard-only users. This is partly because the term “keyboard” maps to other input types that we distill to “keyboard” for ease of reference (speech input, sip… Read Full Article
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Paying off design debt
How to decide which Design Debt to fix and incorporate it into the roadmap without causing friction. Read Full Article
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How to share research in design systems
Things to consider when sharing research on components and patterns in design systems… Read Full Article