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Tailwind v4 Theme: Design Tokens That Actually Scale
Tailwind v4 ships a native @theme directive that replaces tailwind.config.js and makes design tokens first-class CSS. Tokens live in one file, ship as CSS custom...
5 Figma Plugins AI Still Cannot Replace in 2026
Five Figma plugins that still beat AI in 2026: Stark, Tokens Studio, Autoflow, Design Lint, Figmotion. A craft argument from a 20-year visual designer.
The CSS :has() Patterns That Changed How I Write UI
Six concrete CSS :has() patterns that replaced roughly 400 lines of JavaScript across raxxo.shop.
The 4-Tier Dark Mode Color System I Use on Every Project
Dark mode breaks when you use pure black #000 and pure white #fff, so I build every UI on a 4-tier system with #1f1f21 as...
CSS Cascade Layers Finally Made My Design System Predictable
CSS Cascade Layers (@layer) let you control the order of style precedence without specificity wars or !important tags My design system has three layers in...
Merch Design That Actually Sells: 5 Case Studies
The best-selling RAXXO merch designs all share three traits: specific audience, one clear message, high-contrast typography Generic inspiration quotes and vague "creative" designs sell the...
Claude Design vs Figma: What It Means for Designers
Claude Design is a draft generator, Figma is a production tool, they cover different parts of the same design workflow Figma wins on precision, collaboration,...
How to Use Claude Design: From Prompt to Production
Setup takes five minutes: open Claude, find Claude Design in the sidebar, optionally grant design system access Specific prompts beat buzzwords, name fonts, name colors,...
Claude Design Launches: Everything You Need to Know
Anthropic launched Claude Design on April 17, powered by Opus 4.7, turning prompts into prototypes, slides, mockups, and decks Design system integration reads your codebase...
I Tested 5 AI Image Generators Head to Head (Only 2 Shipped)
Midjourney still wins on mood and lighting but lies about text, logos, and hand counts on packaging work Flux 1.1 Pro on fal.ai is the...
The 8 CSS Properties That Make Dark UIs Feel Premium
Eight CSS properties that turn flat dark themes into polished, layered interfaces with depth, glass effects, and proper typography.
How AI Changed My Design Process After 20 Years
AI didn't replace design skills. It automated production work and freed up time for creative direction and better decisions.