Like most basic HTML elements, these old-timers are quite boring to look at when used within a site’s content (as opposed to navigation, where much more effort goes into styling). Even with a little bit of basic CSS applied, they don’t really quicken the pulse. But there is a ton of potential to do more (and we have proof).
Every day most digital designers look for inspiration on sources like Dribbble or Behance for mobile and webdesign UI/UX works. In a large stream of the works, it is very easy to miss some quality shots with small number of likes and comments.
The world of the web moves quickly, and keeping up to date with new web design tools can often be a job in itself; no-one wants to be using old tools and techniques when there are new ones available that make your life easier and enable you to implement the latest techniques in your builds.
It’s not news to anyone that if you want the world to know about your work, you’ll need a good-looking portfolio. But it’s easy to fall into the trap of building it and then sticking with the same design for years, with the result that what looked good a while back is now positively outdated and a little bit creaky.
The last two to three years have seen layout move forward in leaps and bounds. Now that these modern techniques have such a consistent result in modern browsers, you really can be using them for your production code. If you’re wondering how to start a blog, this tutorial will show you just how simple it is to create a standard blog-style layout using CSS Grid and Flexible Box Module, aka flexbox.
Successful UX design doesn’t happen through luck. Great design happens when UX strategy has been applied. UX strategy is a science, made up of tried and tested theories that have been proven to work. Instead of diving in blindly and hoping for the best, taking time to consider UX strategy will stop you wasting time and energy correcting mistakes after you’ve gone live.
