Weekly News for Designers № 563

Layoutit Grid – Build your ideal CSS Grid with this online tool.

Web Layout Best Practices: 12 Timeless UI Patterns Analyzed – A look at UI patterns that are both user-friendly and adaptable to changing trends.

Developing For The Semantic Web – Why now is the perfect time to make sure you’re utilizing semantic markup.

The Deadly Communication Sins Freelance Designers Commit – A designer can be technically excellent, but if they fail to communicate with their client, they will not continue to get work.

How to Create a Realistic Motion Blur with CSS Transitions – Learn the secret behind creating a motion blur without the help of a photo editor.

Coded Mails – Check out this collection of responsive HTML email templates.

Butter Slider – A smooth drag-and-hold slider that’s lightweight and has zero dependencies.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam-Dunk – While it’s great to receive a referral, it doesn’t mean the project is right for you.

iPhone 12 Pro – Mockups for Sketch & Figma – Hurry up and grab these free mockups of the latest iPhone (before Apple releases another new model).

50 Free High-Resolution Seamless Pattern Sets – Enhance your projects with these beautiful seamless patterns, available in multiple formats.

Say Goodbye to Pesky Overflowing Text With the text-overflow CSS Property – A simple trick that can make a big difference in your web typography.

Tips for a Great Dashboard UI – Building a dashboard? You’ll want to check out this guide for best practices.

50 Free High-Resolution Texture Packs for Designers – We’ve put together a vast selection of free high-resolution textures that are just shouting out to be used in your next design project.

The Complete CSS Grid Tutorial – Everything you need to know about building CSS Grid layouts.

Phosphor Icons – A flexible icon family for interfaces, diagrams, presentations and more.

Top 50 Free Web UI Kits & Templates – Get your next web project off to a quick start with these awesome UI kits and templates.

Loader generator – Build a custom loader for your React app with this tool.

aladar – Add a personal touch to your creations with this free handwritten font.
