What we will cover: - user research & interviews (with some nice interview cards to help you build the scrips) - user flows & content model - information architecture, to help you build reusable components and pages - wireframes, prototypes & usability testing - documenting design decisions

How do you actually start a product design project? Not the theory. The "okay, I have a brief, now what?" panic moment. That's what my Designing Better Products Masterclass is about. I'll teach you a method you can reuse, on your own projects, from scratch! #UXDesign #ProductDesign #UXResearch

Very much looking forward to the workshop I'll be giving at Smashing. It's all about practical ways you can use modern CSS, with a focus on well supported features you can use today and a sprinkle of newer stuff because it's just too good to not talk about 😅

Did you know that at Smashing Amsterdam, we also have 7 full-day workshops? 😎 @sarasoueidan.com on Accessibility 🍱 @nathanacurtis.bsky.social & TJ Pitre on Design Systems 🚧 @kevinpowell.co on CSS 🖼️ @christinevallaure.bsky.social on Figma 🐱 @vitalyf.bsky.social on UX smashingconf.com/amsterdam-20...

Almost at 1000 attendees for Meets Design Systems 2026! If you’re thinking, “Should I be attendee #999 or #1000?“, now is the time to register. No rewards. Pure emotional satisfaction. :-D Your ticket is free, it’s happening Tomorrow, Feb 11, 2026 (8–11 am PT). 💘 smashingconf.com/meets-design...

Officially started working on *new* content for my upcoming accessibility workshop @smashingconf.com 💃 April 13th, Amsterdam High-level description and tickets are available already so you can grab yours now 🎟️ smashingconf.com/amsterdam-20... #a11y

I love that conferences have started promoting other conferences: @londonwebstandards.org #SotB26 @fronteers.bsky.social @clearleft.com #WebDayOut @smashingconf.com @beyondtellerrand.com @cssday.nl mailchi.mp/023f520296e3...

SmashingConf Amsterdam calling! 🌷🧀 The schedule is live! Expect loads of practical talks, unplugged sessions, and a whole bunch of side events along the way. See for yourself! smashingconf.com/amsterdam-20...

Who will I see in the chat? I'm doing something totally different this time 🎶🎧👩🏼‍💻

Happening next week! Smashing Meets Design Systems. With the lovely @samiamdesigns.bsky.social @bencallahan.com and David Wieland. Hosted by our lovely @geoffgraham.me. 🕰️ Wednesday, February 11, Tickets are free! smashingconf.com/meets-design...

Look who is back. And we can’t be more excited! 🌷 smashingconf.com/amsterdam-2026

SmashingConf is back for 2026! We’re bringing thoughtfully curated conferences to Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Freiburg 🇩🇪 and Antwerp 🇧🇪. - Actionable talks on design systems, UX, accessibility, CSS and more - Hands-on workshops - Side events & networking that actually help you connect smashingconf.com/conferences/

Join Smashing Meets: Design Systems 2026 on Feb 11 — a free online meetup with three experts sharing tools, workflows, and stories you can use Monday morning. Practical. Inclusive. Zero fluff. 📍 Free • Live • Online 🗓 Wed, Feb 11 • 08:00 PT / 17:00 CET smashingconf.com/meets-design...

Looks like after 12 years I'll be going to @smashingconf.com in Freiburg this September again! 🎉 Even better: we'll visit with my (almost) full team! Can't wait! Who else is going? smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026

Workshops that actually help you ship better work — from your couch. 💻✨ SmashingConf Online Workshops! Topics include CSS, UX, design systems, AI design patterns, and more. 👉 See what’s coming: smashingconf.com/online-works...

💡 Curious what real-world AI building actually looks like — without the hype? Join our free live workshop with Christine Vallaure and get grounded, practical insights into Lovable and prompt-powered workflows. 🗓️ Jan 20 • 18:00 – 19:30 CET 💻 Workshop · Demo · Q&A smashingconf.com/online-works...

🌍 Whether in-person or online, join us at one of our three European conferences in 2026! Network, learn, and get inspired with fellow designers and developers. See all locations and dates here: 🔗 smashingconf.com/conferences

✨ Curious about design systems? Join our free Smashing Meets sessions and dive into practical insights with fellow designers. February 11, 2026. 8–11am PDT / 5–8pm CET. Free and online: 🔗 smashingconf.com/meets-design...

Got a little extra time this holiday season? 🎄✨ Love design and development talks? Our YouTube channel is your perfect companion! From conference highlights to workshop deep dives, there’s plenty to binge. Subscribe to catch every new video the moment it goes live: 🔗 www.youtube.com/@SmashingMag...

💻 Ready to level up your skills from the comfort of your own desk? Our 2026 online workshops are here! Learn from top experts and connect with other pros, check out the schedule, and save your spot: 🔗 smashingconf.com/online-works...

🎄💫🥧 With the holidays around the corner, we’re moving at a slightly slower pace, so replies may take a bit longer than usual. Wishing you a wonderful end to the year, and we can’t wait to see you in the new year, in-person or online. 💝

Come and join us in February for the first Smashing Meets of 2026! We'll be talking about everything Design Systems with the lovely @bencallahan.com, @samiamdesigns.bsky.social, and @geoffgraham.me. We hope you will join us online. Tickets are free 💞 smashingconf.com/meets-design...

Starting in 30 mins, Smashing Meets Accessibility, you can still register your free ticket and join us online! 🎟️ smashingconf.com/meets-easy-a...

💡 Making your websites and apps usable for everyone doesn’t have to be tricky. Join Smashing Meets Easy Accessibility on Dec 10 for 3 expert talks + a live panel, packed with practical tips you can apply immediately. 🎟 Free & online → smashingconf.com/meets-easy-a...

Want to level up your Figma game? Join our Figma Workflow Masterclass with Christine Vallaure! 🗓 Dec 10–16, 2025 – 5 live sessions, hands‑on design + prototypes + dev handoff ✨ Walk away with cleaner setups, responsive UIs, smarter components — and a certificate. smashingconf.com/online-works...

🚀 SmashingConf 2026 — Save the dates! 🇳🇱 Amsterdam – Apr 13–16, 2026 👉 smashingconf.com/amsterdam-20...  🇩🇪 Freiburg – Sep 7–10, 2026 👉 smashingconf.com/freiburg-2026/  🇧🇪 Antwerp – Oct 12–15, 2026 👉 smashingconf.com/antwerp-2026/  🎨 Great talks, hands‑on workshops, and good vibes ahead.

🎉 Smashing Online Workshop Bundles. Grab a bundle of workshops and get $100 off extra — only this week! 🗓 Join live sessions, ask questions, and keep lifetime access to recordings. Perfect for designers, devs, and curious minds. 👉 Check it out: smashingconf.com/online-works...

Our Upcoming SmashingConf Workshops: 💻 The New CSS Toolkit. Dec 3–17 smashingconf.com/online-works... 🖌️ Figma Workflow. Dec 10–16 smashingconf.com/online-works... 🧠 Behavioral Design. Jan 15–29 smashingconf.com/online-works... The full lineup: smashingconf.com/online-works...

🧠 Kevin Powell’s workshop “The New CSS Toolkit” starts December 3, and there are still spots if you want to join! We’ll cover everything from Grid & Subgrid to container queries, :has() and cascade layers and much more! Learn more: smashingconf.com/online-works...

Join Vitaly Friedman for a 4‑session SmashingConf workshop on Measuring UX & Design Impact (Dec 1–12). 4 live sessions + Q&A + replay forever = your design toolkit just got a major upgrade.  smashingconf.com/online-works...

In Samantha Gordashko's Theming Design Systems workshop (Dec 1–15), you’ll: ✨ Turn vague design “wishes” (multi-brand, light-dark, cozy-classic) into scalable token structures Live sessions, small group work, Q&A — and yes, all recordings stay with you forever. smashingconf.com/online-works...

Design, Figma, Beers and Fries! We're back in Antwerp! 🇧🇪 For product designers and UI engineers who love good design. 📍 Bourla Theatre, Antwerp 📅 October 12–15, 2026 🎟️ Early birds available now Hope to see you there! smashingconf.com/antwerp-2026

🔥 10 hours to go! Join Vitaly Friedman for Design Patterns for AI Interfaces — real talk on making AI feel smart, not clunky. Can’t make it live? Recordings available. Register your free ticket! 👉 smashingconf.com/online-works...

🤖 Will AI replace you? Join Vitaly Friedman for a free live workshop on Nov 19 and learn why human skills still matter, how to design AI experiences people love, and more. Can’t join live? 🎁 Recording + slides sent afterward! smashingconf.com/online-works...

Thank you @amelianash.bsky.social for your lovely blog post about our New York conference! “There’s something rare and refreshing about an event that reminds you why you fell in love with design in the first place.” www.printmag.com/design-event...

Had a smashing time at @smashingconf.com last week, meeting people & nerding about #CSS value resolution. Now back to the video course. Aiming to launch a first module in Jan/Feb! From grids/alignment to guaranteed invalid values – sign up for updates & discounts: oddbird.dev/courses/desi...

Last week, I spent a whole 2.5 days in New York, attending @smashingconf.com with the @browserchoicealliance.org, reminding developers that the open web depends on free choice of web browsers. brucelawson.co.uk/2025/smashin...

A few more sketch notes from day two of the @smashingconf.com. Good speakers, and great experience!

Got the slides up now. noti.st/tkadlec/gIzx...

I was able to catch the last talk at @smashingconf.com with @natebaldwin.bsky.social 🙌

Learning about Visa Chart Components at #smashingconf - open-source accessible data visualisation web components design.visa.com/data-visuali...

Gave a new talk today at #SmashingConf about ‘typographic curiosities’—in performance, responsiveness, and expression. Loved the response so far so wanted to share the slides and resources: noti.st/jpamental/3A...

Haven’t posted here in a bit. But back at a web conference and feels like a good time to get back to it. If you’re at #SmashingConf in NYC say hello!

Thanks to @smashingconf.com for a great first day the the New York Smashing Conference! Here are a few sketch notes from the day.

Listening to @miriam.codes talk CSS cascade at #smashingconf

AT #smashingconf, @tkadlec.bsky.social is reminding us that betting on the browser (rather than JavaScript abstractions) is our best chance of long-term success.

The BCA is a proud sponsor of @smashingconf.com New York 2025! Tailored to front-end developers and UX designers, notable speakers will discuss topics like design systems, AI, accessibility and UX research. We hope to see you there!

Excited to be back in NYC again for @smashingconf.com!

First shots from @smashingconf.com in New York are up. More to follow: marcthiele.com/photos/smash...

Watching @nickdesb.bsky.social talk dashboards #smashingconf