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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.
Latest articles by net staff
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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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The 7 best old-school web design tools
By net staff last updated
Old-school tools you shouldn't discard.
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Who are the unsung heroes of web design?
By net staff last updated
We shine a light on some unappreciated web industry stars.
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The 7 web design lessons you need to know
By net staff last updated
Web developers share the valuable lessons they've learned.
![A screen capture of interactive artist Marpi's website, featuring his installation melting room in which pink colours swirl across the walls of a gallery space.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eZDJG3QFUWDNKKj4HouXSM-320-80.jpg)
How digital is bringing down barriers in art
By net staff last updated
Curate multiple installations at once with digital interactive art.
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8 steps to inbox zero
By net staff last updated
Creatives share their best strategies for keeping the email beast at bay.
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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.
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7 times you should turn a creative job down
By net staff last updated
Web designers reveal their project deal-breakers.
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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.
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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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10 steps to getting a reluctant client to pay
By net staff last updated
Short of cash? Here's how to chase clients who won't pay...
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4 steps to using variable fonts
By net staff last updated
Create bold type with variable fonts, without sacrificing performance.
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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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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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The next big thing in web design: 7 trends you need to know
By net staff last updated
Our panel reveals what's on the horizon for web design.
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5 web tools you might not know (but definitely should)
By net staff last updated
Could these tools help you and your team?
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How to actually get work done on public transport
By net staff published
Make the most of your commute with this advice.
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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.
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