Collective #462
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Random irregular grid
Vincent De Oliveira shows how to use a single paint worklet on multiple elements showcased on a creative grid.
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Confessions of a Flawed Designer
Pablo Stanley created these fun comics on some bad habits he's trying to fix.
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Robin Delaporte - Creative developer
Looking for a position as a creative/front-end developer, Robin Delaporte made this beautiful portfolio.
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Splicing HTML's DNA With CSS Attribute Selectors
John Rhea explains how attribute selectors work and shows some use cases.
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Simplify Styling with Functional CSS
Harry Nicholls explains what functional CSS is and shows how it can simplify styling.
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The Intl.RelativeTimeFormat API
Mathias Bynens introduces the brand new Intl.RelativeTimeFormat API and shows how it can be used for relative time-formatted values.
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User flow is the new wireframe
An illustrated guide on the different "resolutions" of user flows, and when to use them. By Alexander Handley.
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DesignBase
DesignBase is a database of highly curated free resources for all designers.
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The Mine: No JS, CSS only adventure game
Jamie Coulter's contribution to the Codepen Halloween challenge.
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Incomplete List of Mistakes in the Design of CSS
A list of CSS design mistakes that should be corrected if anyone ever invents a time machine.
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Websites in 2018
This is how many website visits indeed look like. Coded by Seva Zaikov.
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Invaders
Gerard Ferrandez created this fantastic invaders pattern with canvas.
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Dweb: Identity for the Decentralized Web with IndieAuth
Aaron Parecki shows what IndieAuth is all about and how to get started using it.
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Gradient Shapes
Shapes generated with CSS background gradients by Yuan Chuan (includes conic gradients, which are currently Chrome only).
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April Landing Page Template
April is a new free HTML landing page for startups available on Cruip.
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Hard Costs of Third-Party Scripts
Dave Rupert investigates User Experience costs of third-party scripts.
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Firefox 63 - Tricks and Treats!
Great news: support for modern Web Components APIs has shipped in Firefox!
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Design in China featuring A Black Cover Design
An interview with the founders of "A Black Cover" that offers some great insight into the Chinese design community.
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Hexagon
A beautifully animated hexagon wave made by Misha Tsankashvili with CSS only.
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Free Monster Enemy Game Sprites
A set of 10 evil little characters in various image formats including AI, EPS, SCML and PNG.
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