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Nataly Birch (70 Articles)

Nataly is a web developer from Sevastopol, Ukraine with a passion for WordPress and IT writing. She runs her own blog where she shares helpful stuff, articles and tutorials.
Using Images to Enhance the CSS Hover Effect

Using Images to Enhance the CSS Hover Effect

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CSS

Hover is one of the oldest selectors in the CSS family. While we are accustomed to believing that it only pairs up beautifully with a link, in fact it can…

Harnessing Liquid Effects in Web Design

Harnessing Liquid Effects in Web Design

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Inspiration

If you want to stand out from the competition and make yourself heard, you need to go the extra mile. That’s the first rule of the online jungle of these…

25+ Best Free Serif Fonts for Creatives

25+ Best Free Serif Fonts for Creatives

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Fonts

A collection of the best free serif fonts currently available. Typefaces that beautifully combine aesthetics, functionality, and readability.

Beautifully Designed Examples of Asymmetrical Split Screens in Web Design

Beautifully Designed Examples of Asymmetrical Split Screens in Web Design

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Inspiration

Modern split screens in web design are used to make the layout more interesting, give the content a piquancy and present blocks of information creatively.

10 Dramatic Examples of Splash Screens in Web Design

10 Dramatic Examples of Splash Screens in Web Design

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CSS / JavaScript

Splash screens in web design are effective as long as they are lightweight, straight-to-the-point, and always improve the experience of the user, as these inspiring examples prove.

10 Amazing CSS & HTML Retro Type Effects

10 Amazing CSS & HTML Retro Type Effects

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UI Design

These retro CSS & JS typography effects are welcoming and pleasant blasts from the past that naturally draw attention, feeling like a breath of fresh air.

10 Code Snippets for Creating Stunning Text Masking Effects

10 Code Snippets for Creating Stunning Text Masking Effects

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CSS

We have ten simple CSS (and some JavaScript) code snippets for creating stunning and time-proven examples of text masking in web design.

12 Inspiring Examples of Mixing Solid & Hollow Fonts in Web Design

12 Inspiring Examples of Mixing Solid & Hollow Fonts in Web Design

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Fonts / Inspiration

It is a common practice to mix and match typefaces in order to find the perfect pair for a website. As a rule, designers choose one font for the header…

A Touch of Neon in Web Design: Using Color to Draw a User’s Attention

A Touch of Neon in Web Design: Using Color to Draw a User’s Attention

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Inspiration

Color is one of the most powerful tools in website design, especially when it comes to manipulating reading flow. As a rule, the standard reading path starts from the top…

The Use of Cursor Effects in Web Design

The Use of Cursor Effects in Web Design

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Inspiration

Not only do cursor effects help to maintain a user’s interest while they are waiting, but also assists in establishing an effective UX between UI and user.

The Tiny Short Animation Trend in Web Design

The Tiny Short Animation Trend in Web Design

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Inspiration / Motion Design

We share some fantastic examples of short animations in web design. They make projects look stylish and the user experience enjoyable.

Rocking the Boat: Examining the Use of Waves in Web Design

Rocking the Boat: Examining the Use of Waves in Web Design

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Inspiration
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