David Kim A toggle switch is a tiny component that carries a lot of UI weight. It controls settings, it signals state instantly, and it invites touch and keyboard interaction. In this tutorial you will build a polished, accessible, pure CSS toggle switch that uses a real checkbox under the hood. No JavaScript, no dependencies, just semantic … Read more
You want crisp angles, diagonal sections, and custom badges without extra wrappers or raster images. The polygon() function in clip-path gives you pixel-sharp, vector-like shapes that respond to the element box. In this tutorial you will learn how polygon() works, how to think in coordinates, and how to build two practical components: a responsive angled … Read more
You want text that looks like it has been punched out of a solid layer, revealing the image or gradient beneath. That effect draws attention without extra markup or raster graphics. By the end of this guide you will build a responsive hero with a “cutout” headline using pure CSS, plus a few production touches … Read more
Text wraps feel flat when every floated image forces a rectangular gutter. The CSS Shapes module fixes that with shape-outside, and shape-margin is the dial that controls breathing room around the contour. By the end of this article you will build two practical examples: a circular avatar that wraps elegantly, and an angled pullquote that … Read more
Buttons carry most interactions. They start purchases, submit forms, open panels, and cancel destructive actions. By the end of this article you will ship a small, themeable button system with clear states, keyboard-friendly focus, icon support, loading feedback, and motion that feels intentional. The CSS is framework-agnostic and production-ready. Why Designing Better Buttons Matters Good … Read more
Icons do not just decorate an interface; they carry meaning in a few strokes. By the end of this article, you will know seven practical principles of good icon design and see them applied in code. We will build a small, reusable icon set with pure CSS that stays sharp, consistent, and accessible. You will … Read more
You want a message UI that feels alive: soft rounded bubbles, tidy tails pointing to the speaker, and colors that switch cleanly from incoming to outgoing without touching markup. In this tutorial you will build a flexible, themeable speech bubble using only HTML and CSS. You will learn how to draw the tail with a … Read more
You need a quick, dependable way to confirm success in your UI without adding another icon library. This project builds a compact success message with a circular badge and an animated checkmark using only CSS. No SVG, no images, and no JavaScript. By the end, you will have a reusable pattern that drops into forms, … Read more
You can draw the classic biohazard icon with nothing but CSS. No SVGs, no images, no icon fonts. By the end of this article you will build a scalable, themeable biohazard symbol that renders crisply at any size. The approach uses a handful of elements, CSS custom properties, and a few well-placed masks and transforms. … Read more