Vol_12.16.24

We curate web design resources.

Website of the week:

Type Anatomy-Information
Master the art of typography by understanding its fundamental components.
https://letterparts.com/

A new way to center block elements using justify-self: center
https://css-tip.com/center-block-element/

Pablo Sรกnchezโ€™s 7 rules for designing the unexpected
https://www.figma.com/blog/pablo-sanchezs-7-rules-for-designing-the-unexpected/

Design Literacy
In the Age of Intelligent Automation
https://vanlancker.substack.com/p/design-literacy

How to Reduce Churn by Doing Your "One Thing"
https://builtformars.com/case-studies/trello

The Sorry State of States
Todayโ€™s Figma assets show design could align better with code
https://medium.com/@nathanacurtis/the-sorry-state-of-states-89dd4668737e

Creativity is the only thing
An open letter to my fellow creatives in a dark hour.
https://uxdesign.cc/creativity-is-the-only-thing-498a05142c9c

AI Color Palette Generator
Create stunning color palettes instantly with AI. Enter any keyword or theme to generate the perfect color combination for your project.
https://colorify.rocks/

Pixel Articons
Perfect for designers looking to add a touch of retro flair to their work, Pixelarticons stands out as a comprehensive and scalable library for unconventional user interfaces and websites.
https://pixelarticons.com/

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