Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers might be for you. The wallpapers are designed with love by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free! Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-august-2025/
The Core Model is a practical methodology that flips traditional digital development on its head. Instead of starting with solutions or structure, we begin with a hypothesis about what users need and follow a simple framework that brings diverse teams together to create more effective digital experiences. By asking six good questions in the right order, teams align around user tasks and business objectives, creating clarity that transcends organizational boundaries. https://smashingmagazine.com/
Web Components are more than just Custom Elements. Shadow DOM, HTML Templates, and Custom Elements each play a role. In this article, Russell Beswick demonstrates how Shadow DOM fits into the broader picture, explaining why it matters, when to use it, and how to apply it effectively. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/web-components-working-with-shadow-dom/
Today, roughly 10% of people are left-handed. Yet most products — digital and physical — aren’t designed with it in mind. Let’s change that. More design patterns in Smart Interface Design Patterns, a friendly video course on UX and design patterns by Vitaly. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/designing-better-ux-left-handed-people/
Event listeners are essential for interactivity in JavaScript, but they can quietly cause memory leaks if not removed properly. And what if your event listener needs parameters? That’s where things get interesting. Amejimaobari Ollornwi shares which JavaScript features make handling parameters with event handlers both possible and well-supported. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/handling-javascript-event-listeners-parameters/
Ensuring your product communicates clearly to a global audience is not just about localisation. Even for products that have a proper localisation process, English often remains the default language for UI and communications. This article focuses on how you can make English content clear and inclusive for non-native users. Oleksii offers a practical guide based on his own experience as a non-native English-speaking content designer, defining the user experience for international companies. https:
Learn why flip phones still matter in 2025, and how you can build and launch web apps for these tiny devices. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/tiny-screens-big-impact-developing-web-apps-feature-phones/
Designing a new AI feature? Where do you even begin? From first steps to design flows and interactions, here’s a simple, systematic approach to building AI experiences that stick. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/design-patterns-ai-interfaces/
The Wizard of Oz method is a proven UX research tool that simulates real interactions to uncover authentic user behavior. Victor Yocco unpacks the core principles of the WOZ method, explores advanced real-world applications, and highlights its unique value, including its relevance in the emerging field of agentic AI. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/unmasking-magic-wizard-oz-method-ux-research/
Traditional page builders have shaped how we build WordPress sites for years. Let’s take a closer look at Droip, a modern, no-code visual builder, and explore how it redefines the experience with cleaner performance, full design freedom, and zero plugin dependency. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/modern-website-builder-wordpress-droip/