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The 8 CSS Properties That Make Dark UIs Feel Premium
Eight CSS properties that turn flat dark themes into polished, layered interfaces with depth, glass effects, and proper…
The Lab · Written in the open · Tagged Design
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Working notes from the studio. The tools I build, the workflows I keep, the mistakes I paid for.
62 entries · latest 2026-09-03
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How AI Changed My Design Process After 20 Years
AI didn't replace design skills. It automated production work and freed up time for creative direction and better…
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Typography Rules Every Digital Product Needs
Typography makes or breaks digital products. Font pairing, hierarchy, variable fonts, and readability rules that actually work.
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Dark Mode Design That Doesn't Look AI
Stop building dark mode that looks like every AI template. Off-black backgrounds, contrast hierarchy, and spacing systems fix…
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Why Every Digital Product Needs a Landing Page
Landing pages convert 3-4x better than standard Shopify product pages for digital products, turning 1-in-80 visitors into 1-in-20…
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From Figma to Shopify: The Design-to-Store Pipeline
The complete workflow for designing in Figma and building it in Shopify, from design tokens to custom Liquid…
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The Psychology of Dark Mode Design (And Why It Converts)
The psychology behind dark mode design and why it converts better. Color science, contrast ratios, and practical dark…
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How to Build a Product Landing Page That Converts
How to build product landing pages that convert. Layout patterns, copy frameworks, and design principles from 15 years…
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Why Your Side Project Needs a Brand (Not Just a Logo)
The difference between a logo and a brand, and why investing in brand identity early makes your side…
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Best AI Tools for Designers in 2026 (A Designer's Honest Review)
An honest review of the best AI tools for designers in 2026. Image generation, UI design, prototyping, and…
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Neon Aesthetics in Web Design: Beyond the Trend
Why neon web design works, how to implement it without looking like a 2019 template, and the technical…
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AI Color Palettes: Generating Design Systems from Scratch
Generate complete design system color palettes with AI. From brand colors to accessible contrast ratios - build production-ready…