What it does
Smashing Magazine publishes material for web designers and developers, including UX, accessibility, interface design and frontend implementation. It also provides topical guides, books and workshops.
The UX, Accessibility and Design topics lead to interface articles, while Guides gathers longer reference material. Nearby CSS and performance sections help connect a design choice to frontend implementation.
In Accordion Icons: Which Work Best?, the examples compare expansion icons and menus where an icon and its label perform different actions. One illustrated alternative opens the submenu from the category control and places an Overview link inside it. The article links to the research and examples behind its recommendations.
The main articles are free to read without signing in. Books, workshops and Smashing Membership are paid offerings; membership includes discounts and other extras. Workshop descriptions specify live sessions, recordings, slides and questions with the instructor. Check the individual offering for its current price and schedule. A separate newsletter sends frontend and UX tips each week.
Strengths
- Article examples link out to the research or interfaces being discussed.
- Online workshop descriptions include recordings, slides and instructor questions.
Best for
- Teams connecting UX decisions with frontend implementation
Sources
- Smashing Magazine: For Web Designers and Developers (Oct 27, 2026)
- Accordion Icons: Which Work Best? | Smashing Magazine (Oct 27, 2026)