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\"Envato<\/a><\/p>\n

WordPress Themes Team Releases New Plugin for Creating Block Themes<\/a> \u2013 A new plugin lets you create a block theme directly within WordPress – then export it for use anywhere.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Releasing Color.js: A library that takes color seriously<\/a> \u2013 A look behind the scenes of this new JavaScript library.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Make Way Grid Effect<\/a> \u2013 Building a grid interaction effect where adjoining items make way to a selected one that expands.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Style Queries<\/a> \u2013 This new CSS spec lets you query the style of any parent element within a page and apply styles to its children.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

8 CSS and JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Synthwave<\/a> \u2013 Examples of how this retro style is being enhanced with modern code.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Glossary Page Template<\/a> \u2013 This single-page HTML template has a built-in editor for creating a glossary.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Defensive CSS<\/a> \u2013 Explore practical CSS and design tips that helps in building future-proof user interfaces.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

6 Free Animated Typeface Templates for After Effects<\/a> \u2013 Add some flair to your video projects with these animated typefaces.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Dashibase Insert<\/a> \u2013 A Notion-esque form builder that integrates with Supabase.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

My Dumbest CSS Mistakes<\/a> \u2013 A look at some common typos and brain cramps that are all-too-easy to make.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Material Design Icons Viewer \u2013 Check out this cross-platform desktop utility to search, copy, and embed material design icons.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Heazy SVG Creator \u2013 Craft custom SVGs with the help of this browser-based tool.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

25 Free Light Leaks & Effects Photoshop Brush Packs<\/a> \u2013 Add compelling light effects to your images with minimal effort.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

UI Filler \u2013 A small library of copy-and-paste placeholders for your design projects.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

When Should You Use WordPress Full Site Editing?<\/a> \u2013 Scenarios where using the new design feature may make sense.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

Showcode \u2013 Turn your code snippets into custom graphics with this online editor.
\n\"Example<\/p>\n

The post Weekly News for Designers \u2116 651<\/a> appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: Specky Boy<\/p>\n

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