Smashing MagazineThe Giants12 min read
Under Autumn’s Spell (October 2026 Wallpapers Edition)
October is just around the corner, which means it’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! Designed by the community for the community, they’re here to brighten your screens, and maybe spark some creativity along the way.
Smashing MagazineThe Giants5 min read
Stop Treating CSS Container Queries Like Traditional Media Queries
Despite broad browser support, container queries remain surprisingly underused and frequently misunderstood. Let’s look at how they differ from media queries, when to reach for each, and how container queries help reusable components respond naturally to the contexts in which they appear. - CSS - Tools - Techniques
Smashing MagazineThe Giants13 min read
Building A UX ROI Case That Survives The Boardroom
Strong UX ideas do not secure investment on their own. Through a worked example, Alex Williams breaks down how to define business value, calculate costs, test causality, and build a credible case for the return on a design initiative. - UX - Design - Business
Smashing MagazineThe Giants9 min read
The Death Of The Button: Why The Best Interface Is No Interface
TThe web is evolving beyond menus, forms, and endless clicks toward experiences shaped around human intent. For UX designers, understanding this shift means re-evaluating their role, moving from designing visible interfaces to guiding transparent, intent-driven AI experiences.