net staff

net staff

net was a leading magazine for web designers and web developers, which was published between 1994 and 2020. It covered all areas of web development, including UX and UI design, frameworks, coding and much more. Much of its content lives on in Creative Bloq. View the net archive on Creative Bloq.

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5 web tools you might not know (but definitely should)

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Could these tools help you and your team?

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The next big thing in web design: 7 trends you need to know

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Our panel reveals what's on the horizon for web design.

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The 7 best old-school web design tools

By net staff last updated

Old-school tools you shouldn't discard.

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Get ready for the CSS Grid revolution

By net staff last updated

Why Grid is the future and how it will change the role of frontend devs.

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How web design can affect your health (and what to do about it)

By net staff last updated

Is your job making you ill?

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4 steps to using variable fonts

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Create bold type with variable fonts, without sacrificing performance.

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Who are the unsung heroes of web design?

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We shine a light on some unappreciated web industry stars.

The 7 web design lessons you need to know

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Web developers share the valuable lessons they've learned.

10 steps to getting a reluctant client to pay

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Short of cash? Here's how to chase clients who won't pay...

How to actually get work done on public transport

By net staff published

Make the most of your commute with this advice.

How to switch off after a long coding session

By net staff last updated

6 tips for turning off your brain post-coding.

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7 things they don’t tell you about the web industry

By net staff last updated

Pros share what they wish they’d known when they started.

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Become a standards and accessibility champion

By net staff last updated

Stand up for standards, and users with different ability needs.

7 times you should turn a creative job down

By net staff last updated

Web designers reveal their project deal-breakers.

Use CSS Grid and Flexbox to build a responsive interface

By net staff last updated

Build a web-based music player interface with an expert dev's help.

8 steps to inbox zero

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Creatives share their best strategies for keeping the email beast at bay.

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How digital is bringing down barriers in art

By net staff last updated

Curate multiple installations at once with digital interactive art.

What to learn to upgrade your web design skills

By net staff published

Skills and side projects to add some new strings to your bow.

7 expert tips for nailing web performance

By net staff published

How to balance cool visuals with a slick experience.

Interview: Anton & Irene

By net staff published

The Brooklyn-based duo on why they went from agency bigwigs to hands-on designers.

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