Using analytics again with simple analytics
I was seeing an increase in my ‘serverless’ usage and it didn’t make sense. So I decided to add Simple Analytics and wanted to share a review of this privacy focused service.
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Rules I follow when typesetting
I’ve developed some habits over the years when it comes to the display of text in a design with the aim of readability and aesthetic balance. And it feels like it could be useful to document this.
Bento grid layout with CSS grid and container queries
Bento grids offer a unique layout challenge for CSS. With the use of Tailwind you can create a flexible layout with modern CSS grid and @container queries.
About version 7
How I moved 140 posts from a database CMS to a static site in Next.js. No redesign just website rebuild and some hindsight into the decision making.
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Explore designCustom stroke width profiles in Illustrator: create, edit & save
Illustrator has a fair variety of default width profiles, however you may find yourself wanting to tweak them slightly. In my case I needed to tweak one, for creating some eyelashes. It’s not apparent how to do this. So it makes for a good post to explain for anyone having a similar problem.
The best ink trap fonts for web design
A look at type that features prominent cuts or tapering into the type and a variety of recommendations you can use in your designs.
How to align to key object in Illustrator
Aligning to a key object in Illustrator is one of the most useful alignment options. If you’ve ever been frustrated with aligning objects centrally, then everything nudges over a few pixels. This is where align to key object comes in, read on for how to.
How to evenly space objects in Illustrator
It’s likely you know how to align things in Illustrator, but you can never remember how to space things equally, so you resort to the tedious way of spacing them individually. If you want to align objects with an equal space between them, this quick tip will show you how.
Alternatives to Circular
Circular is very much in the spotlight at the moment. It has a distinct look to it that so many huge companies are using. From Google to airbnb, it’s everywhere. If you’re looking for alternatives, with different prices and through a different service, this post is for you.
A guide to vertical rhythm
Vertical rhythm is the typographic practice, to create a vertical harmony between text, images and so on. On the web it’s quite difficult to achieve. Yet understanding what it is, with the aim to maintain it, you can improve your reading experience. If you’re aware of it, but have struggled to understand vertical rhythm, this post is for you. It will focus more on the why, rather than the how. So you come away with a better understanding.