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Design Tokens: The Bridge Between Design and Code
I don't just see design tokens as the bridge between design and code, tokens are the foundation of that bridge, it's the system that makes building the bridge even possible. The impact of design tokens in the product development today are huge and f...
Why your animations are making users wait
We all love animations that make a UI feel interactive. But poorly implemented animations can make any UI really slow. The secret to smooth and fast implementations is knowing how to avoid some common mistakes. Some of which are: Transitioning heav...
The 100ms rule
It takes about 100 milliseconds to blink and in the digital world, this time frame is critical! It's the absolute limit. When an interaction takes longer than 100ms, the average user loses the sensation of "feeling instant" and feels a noticeable lag...
Why That Button Color Feels Right: The Pyschology of Color on Interfaces
The more I work on interfaces, the more I see how even slight shifts in color could change how I would want people to feel or behave. A deep blue can make an interface feel more immersive. A bright orange button can feel urgent, but sometimes, a litt...
10 useful CSS tools for Developers
1. CSS layout generator: https://layout.bradwoods.io/ Useful for: Anyone who wants to level up their CSS layout skills (flexbox and grids) This website is all about helping developers get better at CSS layouts in a fun, hands-on way. It’s like a play...
Development Limitations That UI Designers Should Know About
Did the Developers Stick to the Design?