Articles by Paul, Page 2

I was recently designing an interface with a lot of rounded corners. But, when I nested rounded corners it looked off somehow...

"Swoop-and-poop" refers to when you're nearing the end of a project or task, and at the last minute, an important decision-maker swoops in and lets you know that you're on the wrong track.

Font subsetting allows you to split a font's characters (letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) into separate files so your visitors only download what they need. There are two main subsetting strategies that have different advantages depending on the type of site you're building.

Turning simple shapes into complex illustrations using some SVG magic.

Using JavaScript, SVGs, and CSS to procedurally generate unique solar systems.

By leveraging native browser controls, we can make accessible and high-performing components with just a dash of JavaScript.

Colors on the web are confusing — but they don't have to be! The HSL format makes it easy for humans and computers to work with color.

By adding a touch of transparency, we can design components that automatically adapt to their backgrounds.

CSS filters unlock powerful new opportunities for playing with color. By applying some color theory we can dynamically generate harmonious color combos and gradients. Let's sell some socks!