Modern Block Quote Styles
by Manoela Ilic
Let’s create some interesting and modern styles for block quotes. We’ll be using different techniques for creating a unique look for six examples.
Tutorials
In this section, you will find a variety of in-depth articles written by skilled front-end developers that cover a range of web development and web design techniques.
3D Flipping Circle with CSS3 and jQuery
by Manoela Ilic
In this tutorial we will create a circle with a handle which will open once the little handle is clicked, creating a realistic 3D flipping effect with the help of CSS 3D transforms and shadows/gradients.
Swatch Book with CSS3 and jQuery
by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial about how to create a swatch book like component that let’s you open and rotate the single swatches revealing some details. We will be using CSS transforms and transitions and create a simple jQuery plugin.
Timed Notifications with CSS Animations
by Manoela Ilic
A quick tip on how to create some simple timed notifications with CSS animations. The idea is to show a notification with a progress bar for a specific duration and then make it disappear.
3D Thumbnail Hover Effects
by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial about how to create 3D thumbnail hover effects with CSS 3D transforms and jQuery.
CSS-Only Responsive Layout with Smooth Transitions
by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial on how to create a 100% width and height smooth scrolling layout with CSS only. Using a radio button navigation and sibling combinators we will trigger transitions to the respective content panels, creating a “smooth scrolling” effect.
Image Accordion with CSS3
by Rey Wang
In this tutorial we will create an image accordion that will expand an item on click. Using the sibling combinators and a nested structure we can control the opening of the items/slides with radio buttons.
Fullscreen Slit Slider with jQuery and CSS3
by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial on how to create a fullscreen slideshow with a twist: the idea is to slice open the current slide when navigating to the next or previous one. Using jQuery and CSS animations we can create unique slide transitions for the content elements.
Creating an Animated 3D Bouncing Ball with CSS3
In this tutorial we’ll create an animated 3D bouncing ball using only CSS3 transitions, animations and shadow effects.
Animated 3D Bar Chart with CSS3
by Sergey Lukin
A tutorial on how to create an animated 3d bar chart using CSS only.
Annotation Overlay Effect with CSS3
by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial about how to create an overlay effect to show some more details of an item or image. The effect is CSS-only and uses a combination of the :checked pseudo-class with the sibling combinator.
How to Create a Fast Hover Slideshow with CSS3
by Manoela Ilic
A little fast-running image slideshow that plays on hover and pauses when mousing out. The current image will stay visible.
Enhance Required Form Fields with CSS3
by Manoela Ilic
Enhance required fields in a form with this little effect. The idea is to allow better visibility for obligatory fields while de-emphasizing optional ones.
Fluid CSS3 Slideshow with Parallax Effect
by Rey Wang
In this tutorial we will create a slideshow with a parallax effect using several CSS3 properties. The idea is to move the background positions of two backgrounds while sliding the container of the slides.
Rotating Words with CSS Animations
by Manoela Ilic
Using CSS Animations we will change or rotate some parts of a sentence.
Animated Content Tabs with CSS3
by Rey Wang
In this tutorial we are going to implement some simple CSS3 content tabs using radio buttons together with the :checked pseudo-class and sibling combinators.
Slideshow with jmpress.js
by Manoela Ilic
Today we will create a slideshow using jmpress.js. The jQuery plugin that is based on impress.js will allow us to use some interesting 3D effects for the slides.
Responsive Horizontal Layout
by Manoela Ilic
In this tutorial we’ll create a horizontal website layout with individually scrollable content panels. We’ll change the layout for smaller screens, making it responsive.