Tag: #design
Sticky snap: a better snapping algorithm
2025-06-29
On that flickering blur in Chrome
2024-04-23
It might not need a label
Often, content is self-labelling. Removing its label can make the content more scannable. Programmers often over-label. 2024-03-20
Study of framer.com promo video
An analysis of the Framer.com promo video, highlighting its engaging music, timed animations, and succinct text slides. 2017-03-25
Error URLs (addressable errors)
Using unique error codes with linkable documentation improves error reporting. Provide a central error page URL with each error message. 2017-01-05
Learning vim (a short adventure)
I try Vim. I give up after discovering that the cursor cannot sit at the end of a line. 2016-11-16
Designing a hob knob 
2014-08-25
Hide your hyper-links, or, dealing with depth-first syndrome
2014-08-21
Why can’t I see my phone screen in sunlight?
Phone screens have low contrast in sunlight because the reflected sunlight overpowers the screen’s own light output, reducing the effective contrast ratio. 2014-08-09
On the absence of energy and time in the virtual world of applications, or, the misconception of the “distraction-free” mode
Physical books and board games require energy and time to access, which creates a sense of focus. Virtual applications lack these constraints, leading to constant distraction. 2014-05-04
Page margins in principle and practice
2010-01-25
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