A footer is the last chance your page has to help a visitor find what they need. You will build a simple, clean website footer that scales from mobile to desktop, includes link columns, a short brand block, a small newsletter form, social icons, and a compact “back to top” control. You will leave with … Read more
Visitors land on your 404 page when something goes wrong: a mistyped URL, an outdated link, or a moved document. A forgettable “Not Found” costs trust and creates drop-offs. In this tutorial, you will design a polished, helpful 404 page with clean HTML, modern CSS, accessible semantics, and small flourishes that make recovery effortless. By … Read more
A blank screen gives no context and little comfort. A strong loading state sets expectations, signals progress, and buys time. In this tutorial you will design two reliable patterns: a spinner card with a progress hint and a content skeleton. By the end you will have a production-ready loading system with clean HTML, modern CSS, … 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
Alerts either calm users or save their day. By the end of this article you will build two production‑ready banners: a bold “Warning” banner that draws attention fast, and a calm “Success” banner that confirms an action without stealing focus. Both components use clean HTML, modern CSS, and small, CSS‑only icons that do not rely … Read more
Tooltips look simple, yet building one that feels instant, reads clearly, and behaves well under keyboard, mouse, and touch takes care. In this guide you will craft a production-grade tooltip with a clean caret arrow, flexible placement, smooth motion, theming with CSS variables, and baked-in accessibility. By the end, you will have a reusable pattern … 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
The simplest pattern can still frustrate users. A “Read More” button sits at the intersection of content design, affordance, and motion. Done well, it reduces cognitive load, surfaces key information, and invites exploration without overwhelming the layout. In this tutorial you will build a polished, accessible “Read More” interaction with semantic HTML, clean CSS, and … Read more
Breadcrumbs solve a simple problem with a big UX impact: “Where am I, and how do I get back?” By the end of this article you will build a responsive, accessible breadcrumb trail with flexible separators (slash, triangle, or chevron), clear focus states, and smart truncation for long labels. You will understand what to show, … Read more
Custom styling on forms often breaks accessibility. Labels become detached, focus rings vanish, and error messages hide behind clever animations. In this project you will build a small, production-grade form that looks modern, responds clearly to keyboard and screen reader users, and still gives you the visual polish your design demands. You will learn a … Read more