Your interface already has a hierarchy, but the scan path is often random. Shapes can act as cues that pull attention in a predictable sequence. In this tutorial you will build a compact landing layout where triangles point users through a feature list, a circular halo spotlights the headline, and a ribbon labels the call … Read more
An accessible search bar does two jobs at once: it helps people find content fast and it behaves predictably for assistive tech. By the end of this article, you will have a polished search bar with clear visuals, keyboard-friendly focus, screen reader labels, a CSS-only clear button that appears when the field has text, and … Read more
Shipping a full icon font for three arrows and a close button slows every page and adds layout risk. Pure CSS icons remove the font request, avoid icon-Glyph mapping, and paint instantly with the CSS you already send. By the end of this article you will build two crisp, scalable icons with nothing but CSS, … Read more
A “Back to Top” button is small, but it changes how people experience long pages. In this build, you will design a back-to-top control that looks polished, feels fast, and respects accessibility. You will create a clean circular button, draw the up icon with pure CSS (no images), reveal it only after scrolling, and add … Read more
A default range input works, but the UI feels inconsistent across browsers and it rarely matches a product’s visual language. In this guide you will build a polished slider control: a clean track with a colored fill, a crisp circular thumb, a readable value bubble with a small caret, smooth focus and hover states, and … Read more
Micro-interactions sell intent. A slight nudge on a chevron hints at navigation. A pulse on a search lens suggests action. A tiny ring on a bell conveys fresh updates. In this tutorial you will build a small CSS-only icon set and wire up tasteful micro-interactions that improve clarity without adding JavaScript. By the end, you … Read more
A close button is a small control that carries a lot of responsibility. It must be obvious, fast to click or tap, crisp at any size, easy to theme, and accessible to keyboard and screen reader users. In this guide you will build a production-ready Close button using pure CSS: a scalable “X” icon, optional … Read more
A plain list of links does not deserve your long article. You want a Table of Contents that guides the eye, reveals depth, and responds to scroll and focus. By the end of this tutorial you will style a clean, numbered Table of Contents (TOC) with circles for top-level items, subtle connectors for nested items, … Read more
Icons are fast for sighted users and silent for assistive tech unless you wire them correctly. By the end of this article you will know exactly when to use aria-hidden and when to use aria-label, and you will build two small icon components that speak clearly to screen readers without sacrificing visual polish. Why Accessibility … Read more
Card UI does not have to be a rectangle with a shadow. You can turn a stock card into a branded component with a few shape accents: a corner ribbon for status, a circular avatar that breaks the frame, a coupon notch that signals deals, a price-tag tab that cues commerce, and a starburst sticker … Read more