How to Make a Pulsing “Live” Indicator

A red dot that softly expands and fades is the fastest way to signal “this content is live.” In this tutorial you will build a pulsing Live indicator with pure CSS. The result is a tiny, reusable badge that drops into any header, player, or dashboard without JavaScript. You will get a clean HTML structure, … Read more

How to Create a Simple Page Divider with CSS

A clean divider can save a layout. It separates topics, paces long pages, and gives readers a moment to reset their eyes. By the end of this walkthrough you will build a flexible, themeable page divider with pure CSS, including solid, dashed, and labeled variants, plus an angled option that works without images or SVGs. … Read more

Project: Code a “Blinking Eye” with CSS

Build a polished, blinking eye entirely in CSS. You will create an elliptical eye with an iris, pupil, highlight, and animated eyelids, no images or SVG required. By the end, you will understand how to layer shapes, control perspective with border-radius, and animate eyelids with pseudo-elements using only CSS. Why a CSS “Blinking Eye” Matters … Read more

How to Build a Pure CSS “Play” Button

A crisp, scalable “Play” button is a staple of any media UI. You can ship that icon without images, SVG, or external libraries. This guide walks you through building a pure CSS Play button that scales, themes, and animates cleanly, while staying accessible and fast. Why a Pure CSS Play Button Matters Pure CSS keeps … Read more

Animating a Hamburger Menu Icon Toggle

A crisp hamburger icon that morphs into a clear “X” is one of those tiny touches that makes an interface feel polished. In this walkthrough you will build an animated hamburger menu icon toggle that smoothly transitions between the two states with CSS transitions, clean HTML, and a small dose of accessible JavaScript to keep … Read more

Building a Set of Breadcrumbs with CSS Chevrons

Every site that cares about orienting users relies on breadcrumbs. A clean breadcrumb trail with crisp chevrons offers clarity without noise. In this tutorial you will build fully responsive, accessible breadcrumbs that draw their “greater-than” chevrons purely with CSS. No images, no SVGs, and no extra markup clutter. By the end, you will have a … Read more

How to Create a Set of Custom Checkboxes

Native checkboxes do not always fit your brand, and browser defaults jump around between platforms. In this project you will build a small, themeable set of custom checkboxes that look sharp, animate cleanly, and remain fully accessible. By the end you will have square, rounded, and circular variants that you can drop into forms without … Read more