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Often referred to as one of the pioneers of web design, Andy Clarke has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of web design and is known for his creative and visually stunning designs. His work has inspired countless designers to explore the full potential of product and website design.

Andy’s written several industry-leading books, including ‘Transcending CSS,’ ‘Hardboiled Web Design,’ and ‘Art Direction for the Web.’ He’s also worked with businesses of all sizes and industries to achieve their goals through design.

Visit Andy’s studio, Stuff & Nonsense, and check out his Contract Killer, the popular web design contract template trusted by thousands of web designers and developers.

Andy Clarke

Inspired Design Decisions: Herb Lubalin (Expressive Typography)

In this eighth webinar of his Inspired Design Decisions series, Andy Clarke will explain how learning about American graphic designer and typographer Herb Lubalin has transformed his approach to typography on the web.

  • How can we combine elements to develop powerful headers and calls to action?
  • How do we use pre-formatted HTML text, and the text element in SVG for precise control over type?
  • How can we optimise SVGs and make SVG text accessible?

In this online session, we’ll explore just that.

  • Speaking: Andy Clarke
  • Date:

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What’s Smashing TV?

Smashing TV is a series of webinars and live streams packed with practical tips for designers and developers. Not just talks — conversations and “here-is-how-I-work”-sessions. Smashing Members can download recordings, too.

Think of it as some sort of a Hollywood blockbuster with cats. Just better, because it’s for people like you. Check upcoming webinars.

Previous Webinars

We run practical sessions every week. No fluff, just actionable techniques and strategies for building and designing better experiences. Here are a few recent ones:

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