Browser updates for Chrome 144 and Firefox 147 have officially moved major modern CSS features like anchor positioning and @scope into Baseline status. Learn how these native browser capabilities are replacing heavy JavaScript libraries and simplifying component isolation for WordPress developers in 2026.
Designing your career in 2026 requires more than a vertical climb. Ahmad Wael explores strategic product designer career paths, the importance of annual retrospectives, and how to avoid the “management trap” by refactoring your role for horizontal growth and AI-driven impact. Learn how to map your skills for the new year.
The Penpot MCP server experiment marks a major shift in AI-powered design workflows. By leveraging the Model Context Protocol, Penpot provides a secure, structured bridge for LLMs like Claude to interact with real design data. This senior dev’s take explores why design-expressed-as-code is the only way to eliminate AI hallucinations and technical debt.
Ditch the cluttered desktop. Ahmad Wael explains why a visual reset is essential for productivity and curates the best January 2026 Wallpapers from global designers. Learn the psychology behind a fresh workspace and grab a CSS tip for handling high-resolution hero images in your next WordPress project.
CSS Container Queries have evolved far beyond simple size checks. From scroll-state detection in Chrome 144 to anchored queries for tooltips, the spec is replacing heavy JavaScript hacks with native browser performance. Ahmad Wael breaks down why size queries were just the start and how state-based querying is the future of WordPress component design.
Ambient animation implementation can transform a boring site into a living brand experience, but do it wrong and you’ll end up with a laggy, inaccessible mess. Senior developer Ahmad Wael shares how to balance GSAP and CSS for perfect, performant motion that respects user preferences and keeps the browser happy.
Stop letting your expensive user research gather digital dust. In this post, senior dev Ahmad Wael explains how to use AI to create virtual personas—interactive repositories that allow your team to ‘ask’ the data questions in real-time. Learn the technical setup and the common pitfalls to avoid.
Stop using heavy JS libraries for simple movement. Ahmad Wael explains how to master ambient animations using lightweight CSS and SVG techniques. Learn to identify natural motion cues, optimize for performance, and respect accessibility settings while bringing your static designs to life with organic, buttery-smooth background animations that don’t tank your LCP.
Stop the nightmare of inconsistent UI. Ahmad Wael explains how to leverage Component Variants in Penpot to build scalable, production-ready design systems. Learn why grouping logic is better than just using CSS variables and how to sync your tokens with code-friendly structures like the W3C DTCG format for faster dev handoff.
Designing for high-stress situations requires more than just good looks; it needs emergency UX design that accounts for cognitive tunneling and panic. Ahmad Wael shares senior-level insights on implementing task lists, safeguards, and single-tasking flows to prevent user frustration and irreversible errors when your WordPress or WooCommerce site faces a crisis.