How to Use CSS Shapes to Create Background Patterns

You can paint rich, scalable backgrounds without any images by combining CSS shapes and layered gradients. By the end of this walkthrough you will build two production-ready pattern backgrounds, polka dots and a triangle tessellation, driven by CSS variables. You will learn how to tune spacing, color, and density in a single place and apply … Read more

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