Thumbnail Grid with Expanding Preview
In Tutorials, by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial on how to create a thumbnail grid with an expanding image preview similar to the effect seen on Google Images.
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HexaFlip: A Flexible 3D Cube Plugin
In Tutorials, by Dan Motzenbecker
HexaFlip is a JavaScript UI plugin that let’s you use 3D cubes as interface elements. Dive into the process of creating the plugin and learn some best practices regarding flexible UI plugins.
Vertical Icon Menu
In Blueprints, by Manoela Ilic
A fixed vertical icon menu that adjusts its size for smaller screens.
Horizontal Drop-Down Menu
In Blueprints, by Manoela Ilic
A responsive horizontal drop-down menu inspired by the Microsoft.com menu.
Image Techniques for Creating Depth in Web Design
In Articles, by Carrie Cousins
Creative manipulation of images, from layering to composition to special effects, can add depth to web projects.
Introducing Blueprints – A New Section on Codrops
In Articles, by Manoela Ilic
We are introducing a new section on Codrops which will contain basic templates and components, called Blueprints.
Full Width Image Slider
In Blueprints, by Manoela Ilic
A very simple 100% width slider that scales down to mobile.
Elastic Content Slider
In Blueprints, by Manoela Ilic
A fluid content slider that will adjust in width and height depending on the size of its parent.
Fresh and Creative Web Design Techniques
In Articles, by Kendra Gaines
Space, peachy colors, big and real images and movement will top designer’s to-do lists this year.
Designing with Motion
In Articles, by Henry Modisett
Animations in a website or app should be subtle, complex, and natural. The right combination of these can make a UI feel responsive and alive.
Interactive Infographic with SVG and CSS Animations
In Tutorials, by Adam Coulombe
Learn how to build an interactive animated infographic using SVG, CSS and JavaScript.
Creating Nestable Dynamic Grids
In Tutorials, by Larry Botha
Learn how to create flexible and fluid grids which make nesting at arbitrary depths easy, while allowing full freedom for how the grid behaves in all viewports.
Planning Your Web Design with Sketches
In Articles, by Steven White
Planning a website doesn’t have to be completely digital. Learn how sketching wireframes can help you speed up and innovate your creatives.
Flipping Circle Slideshow
In Playground, by Manoela Ilic
A simple circular slideshow where we flip the image in order to navigate.
Creative Layouts and Interactions in Web Design
In Articles, by Carrie Cousins
Creative design that differ from the usual layouts can be quite difficult to imagine and execute but when done well, they can make some of the most interesting and engaging websites.
Defending Presentational Class Names
In Articles, by Philip Walton
Should presentational class names always be avoided or is that too dogmatic? As web development changes, perhaps it’s time to reexamine the issue.
UI Design Guidelines for Responsive Design
In Articles, by Kayla Knight
Some UI guidelines and tips to consider when designing a website to make it cross-device friendly and responsive.
Putting CSS Clip to Work: Expanding Overlay Effect
In Tutorials, by Manoela Ilic
A tutorial about how to create a simple expanding overlay effect using the CSS clip property and CSS transitions.
