CategoryInterviews

May 4, 2013 — Welcome to another interview in the series called “How I Work.” These interviews revolve around how leading thinkers and creators in the Web world design, code and create. Read more…

April 26, 2013 — International projects usually require quite extensive knowledge of less familiar writing systems from around the world. The aesthetics and structure of such designs can be strongly related to the shape and legibility of the letterforms. In this article, Iris Lješnjanin will explore the art and craft of Arabic typography with Dr. Nadine Chahine, who lives in Bad Homburg, Germany. She is an Arabic Specialist at Monotype GmbH and is an award-winning type designer who has created typefaces that are being sold worldwide. Read more…

April 12, 2013 — In this article, Nancy Dickenson, talented UX designer and the Executive in Residence for Bentley University’s HFID Graduate Program, has taken the time to answer our questions and provide this glimpse into the evolution of the field of UX. We hope you the interview as much as we did. Get ready for an engaging conversation! Read more…

March 7, 2013 — Today we are happy to release three more exclusive interviews as well as two Smashing Conference videos featuring Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan. You can check out even more conference interviews and talks by Jeremy Keith, Rachel Andrew and Stephen Hay. Read more…

February 22, 2013 — Angry Birds are, quite literally, everywhere: toys, snacks, cartoons, plush toys and that wildly addictive game that seemingly everyone has downloaded at some point. Read more…

January 16, 2013 — Why is this legal template so popular? Does it really work better than other contracts? Can it help you close that job faster and protect you from getting stiffed? Could it become an industry standard, like grid systems and agile development? Who better than Mr. Andy Clarke himself to answer these questions! Read more…

January 4, 2013 — Preparing for an interview as a front-end developer is hard. There is no “standard” interview, and what was relevant last year might no longer be relevant today. One thing to keep in mind: don’t be afraid to apply. Read more…

December 7, 2012 — In September 2012 we ran the very first Smashing Conference — friendly, valuable and inspiring community event — in a beautiful medieval building in our home town Freiburg, Germany. The conference was a huge success, and we haven’t anticipated the fantastic feedback we’ve received during and after the event. Read more…

October 3, 2012 — Designer Stefan Sagmeister gained recognition for his unique, and often provocative, visual explorations. We bring you another timeless and in English previously unpublished interview conducted by Spyros Zevelakis, when he met with Austrian-born Stefan Sagmeister at TypoBerlin ’Image’ in 2008. Read more…

February 20, 2012 — The work of Chip Kidd spans design, writing and, most recently, rock ’n’ roll. He definitely has the charisma to get ahead in that third field. He is best known for his unconventional book jackets, but he has published two novels of his own: The Learners and Τhe Cheese Monkeys. Read more…