Resources on Web Design

Last updated 2026-09-05

Take most recommendations on this page with a grain of salt. Most design rules can be broken. Whenever possible, I err on the side of simplicity and clarity. To me, good web design means prioritizing the content and making it as accessible as possible. Any visual elements that do not tangibly benefit the reader are wasted space at best, and actively harmful at worst.

Writings

• Modern CSS patterns in Campfire - Jason Zimdars
  • I use multiple techniques from this article here on australorp.dev:
    • oklch colors with liberal use of CSS variables for easy tweaking and context-dependent theming.
    • :has() pseudo-class.
    • max-width: 100ch breakpoint for adjusting layouts based on character width rather than device width.
• Practical Typography - Matthew Butterick
  • Tons of great advice. Even taking just a few suggestions from this book will improve your designs significantly.
  • Also has good advice on typography and general styling for more formal documents (e.g. business cards, papers, and résumés).
• Visual design rules you can safely follow every time - Anthony Hobday

Resources tagged web-design

• Web Design (updated 2026-09-05)

Posts tagged web-design

• OKLCH Colors and Tinting Your Blacks & Whites (2026-09-05)
• Lists or Tables? (2026-06-24)