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Field notes, releases, and craft from the studio.

Abstract curved flame pattern glowing on a dark, blurred background — Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Pexels

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Vibrant wall of diverse posters in a bustling urban environment — Photo by Shuaizhi Tian on Pexels

9 studio-grade agency sites worth studying in 2026

Craft · 6 min read
Close-up of a modern architectural facade with abstract patterns and d — Photo by Ale Bustos on Pexels

Why more studios are building on Tinderbox, and where the new funding goes

Releases · 4 min read
Abstract view of an urban office building's repetitive window patterns — Photo by Sydney Sang on Pexels

6 arguments that move a client off a legacy CMS

Craft · 3 min read
Vibrant curved light trails in blue and yellow on a dark background, d — Photo by Julien Tromeur on Pexels

7 interactive site patterns and how to rebuild them

Craft · 8 min read
Bold yellow text 'EVERYTHING COUNTS' on a black background, emphasizin — Photo by Thirdman on Pexels

8 kinetic type techniques for editorial layouts

Craft · 7 min read

Latest stories

Architect's desk with blueprints and drafting tools, perfect for desig — Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels

A design process that survives handoff, in 8 steps

Guides · 12 min read
Colorful urban bulletin board with various artistic posters in multipl — Photo by ready made on Pexels

14 early-web layouts and the studios still borrowing from them

Craft · 9 min read
Intricate abstract light trails weave across a dark canvas, creating a — Photo by Yakup Gökdeniz on Pexels

Adaptive Layouts

Releases · 3 min read
Silhouette of a man walking through a dimly lit art gallery surrounded — Photo by Kyle Miller on Pexels

22 artist portfolio sites worth a slow scroll

Craft · 11 min read
Printshop workspace with tools and inks, showcasing a worker's hand in — Photo by Sibi Mathew on Pexels

24 marketing portfolios and the pitch behind each one

Craft · 15 min read
Close-up image of the word 'Kunst' in a stylish font on a dark backgro — Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels

23 typefaces that hold up at display sizes

Craft · 13 min read

More stories

Closeup of letters and numbers printed on white banner placed on wall — Photo by ready made on Pexels

Craft

18 illustrator portfolios and the layouts behind them

11 min read
Architectural view of a concrete tunnel featuring striking sunlight pa — Photo by Anton Porsche on Pexels

Guides

Site navigation: menus that survive a redesign

13 min read
A sleek, minimalistic coffee shop sign illuminated in soft ambient lig — Photo by Valentin Ilas on Pexels

Craft

12 subscription products with unusually good marketing sites

9 min read
Black chair with unique lighting pattern creating a minimalist and moo — Photo by HamZa NOUASRIA on Pexels

Craft

17 personal sites that read like a portfolio and a diary

12 min read
Red text emphasizing brand personality and visual identity on a neutra — Photo by Eva Bronzini on Pexels

Guides

What is a squeeze page? 4 examples and how to build one

10 min read
Modern architectural facade with geometric patterns and scattered wind — Photo by Nur Yilmaz on Pexels

Craft

9 studio-grade agency sites worth studying in 2026

6 min read
Abstract photograph of blurred light trails against a dark background, — Photo by Ludvig Hedenborg on Pexels

Craft

10 parallax sequences that don't fight the reader

10 min read
A dynamic and colorful abstract pattern created by blurred light trail — Photo by Marcelo Chagas on Pexels

Guides

9 landing page habits worth stealing, with teardowns

13 min read
A sleek modern building with illuminated facade against a night sky ba — Photo by James Bat Barrera on Pexels

Releases

Why more studios are building on Tinderbox, and where the new funding goes

4 min read
A striking abstract composition with neon light on a dark backdrop, pe — Photo by Steve A Johnson on Pexels

Guides

How to build a landing page that converts: 7 proven steps

9 min read
Interior of art studio with green plants near table with pictures and — Photo by Skylar Kang on Pexels

Guides

7 UX principles every designer should be able to argue

15 min read
Dimly lit industrial space with concrete walls and large window castin — Photo by Average GUY on Pexels

Guides

How to build splash pages worth the click, with 10 teardowns

11 min read
Architect working on miniature furniture models in a creative workspac — Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels

Craft

6 arguments that move a client off a legacy CMS

3 min read
Colorful abstract geometric patterns in bright neon lights creating a — Photo by Landiva Weber on Pexels

Craft

7 interactive site patterns and how to rebuild them

8 min read
Abstract neon art display with glowing orange tubes against a dark bac — Photo by Steve A Johnson on Pexels

Craft

8 web animation tools that earn a place in your dock

8 min read
Intriguing abstract pattern of light and shadow on a dark background, — Photo by Nikhil Manan on Pexels

Craft

12 hover states that quietly improve a page

10 min read
Abstract image featuring smooth curves with warm light and dark shadow — Photo by Steve A Johnson on Pexels

Guides

5 conversion tactics that survive a redesign

10 min read
Black and white abstract splatter design perfect for backgrounds or ar — Photo by Elīna Arāja on Pexels

Guides

Vector animation, from first path to shipped page

4 min read
Intricate black and white abstract design with textured patterns, perf — Photo by Asya Vlasova on Pexels

Guides

7 habits for search-friendly page structure

8 min read
Close-up view of a modern architectural roof showing unique, curved de — Photo by Neil Smith on Pexels

Guides

How to design responsive layouts without writing code

7 min read
Abstract black and white texture resembling fluid patterns with high c — Photo by Plato Terentev on Pexels

Under the hood

The long way down through render error handling

5 min read
Vibrant abstract geometric patterns with pink and green neon lights cr — Photo by Landiva Weber on Pexels

Craft

11 animation strategies and what each one costs in attention

13 min read
Dark themed modern architectural facade with geometric patterns under — Photo by REFARGOTOHP on Pexels

Craft

5 dimensional web builds: technical case notes

6 min read
Bright and colorful letters 'jy' pop against a black background, creat — Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels

Craft

8 kinetic type techniques for editorial layouts

7 min read
Black and white photo of a modern glass building against dramatic sky — Photo by outsidethccn dsgn on Pexels

Guides

2026 design directions: 6 shifts worth planning for

8 min read
Close-up of colorful programming code on a blurred computer monitor — Photo by Al Nahian on Pexels

Under the hood

Published pages now become interactive 43% sooner

5 min read
An underground art exhibition showcasing vibrant portrait photography — Photo by Matheus Bertelli on Pexels

Craft

6 storytelling sites: a narrative structure teardown

7 min read
A well-lit art exhibition featuring diverse photographic prints in a m — Photo by Matheus Bertelli on Pexels

Craft

13 UX portfolios: structure and interaction analysis

7 min read
Close-up of flowing liquid ink forming an abstract pattern in shades o — Photo by Diana ✨ on Pexels

Under the hood

How Tinderbox ships next-generation image formats

3 min read
Colorful lines of code on a computer screen showcasing programming and — Photo by Nemuel Sereti on Pexels

Under the hood

Why Tinderbox renders pages with an island architecture

10 min read

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