Ovi on design and tech

Posts on UI/UX design, web tech, and product usability

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The micro guide to microformats

Why you should use microformats and some examples of how they work.

AI needs better interfaces

Apple’s approach to AI is a step in the right direction for how we interact with generative AI.

Figuring out the best page container width

Using the CSS ch unit, and taking into account modern desktop screens.

The AI hype is about how we dream to interact with our tech

Getting the wrong idea of what AI can actually do because we’re trying too hard to put a human face on our devices.

How to handle spacing between components

CSS grid gap, when to use margin and padding, and CSS units of measurement.

Modern email design for web designers

Differences between web and email dev and coding an email based on the latest email design trends.

CSS text formatting basics

Best approach to text sizing and spacing using rems.

Simple social preview image for blog posts

How to generate a social media preview thumbnail for your blog post by using an HTML template.

Helpful email essentials →

My page layout grid system setup

Using CSS grid for a flexible, responsive, column-based system.

How I organize my CSS

Structuring my CSS code around newly supported CSS nesting.

Apple Vision Pro, a glimpse into the future

I’ve been using the Vision Pro for a week and it is as neat as everyone says, but it’s just too uncomfortable for my particular head.

Links page of what you follow

Beyond a blogroll, for all the updates you follow on the web.

A follow button for your site

Allow your visitors to get your updates by showing them the ways you’re available, all presented on a Follow page.

Promo/e-commerce email essentials →

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