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.
SVG symbols are powerful for performance, but the Shadow DOM often blocks standard CSS animations. Ahmad Wael explains how to use SVG CSS Custom Properties as a bridge to animate reusable symbols independently. Learn to build lightweight, maintainable graphics without duplicating code or bloating your WordPress site’s DOM.
Real-time dashboards often confuse activity with productivity. Master them by moving beyond high-speed polling to strategic UX patterns like delta indicators, sparklines, and skeleton UIs. Reduce cognitive load and build trust in high-stakes environments using proven accessibility and reliability strategies.
Stop fighting with rigid vector graphics. Ahmad Wael explains how to use SVG symbols and CSS media queries to build high-performance, Adaptive SVGs that look perfect on any screen. Learn the senior-level trick for managing complex illustrations without the performance bloat of duplicated assets or heavy JavaScript swaps.
Inheriting a messy CSS project with specificity issues is a developer’s nightmare. Ahmad Wael explains how to pragmatically integrate CSS Cascade Layers to de-tangle legacy code, handle !important inversions, and build a maintainable style architecture that stops the specificity wars once and for all.
A few months ago, a client came to me with a high-end WooCommerce build. They wanted “personality.” Specifically, they wanted the UI to feel alive—nothing…
I once had a client who saw a fancy “Who’s Online” widget on a high-end SaaS site and decided their WordPress team page needed that…
I recently had a client come to me with a high-end WooCommerce shop—bespoke furniture, very expensive stuff—and the site looked… well, it looked like every…
Stop fighting your developers. A sustainable design system culture isn’t about better documentation or strict linting; it’s about aligning team assumptions with technical reality. Learn how Ahmad Wael transformed a failed $50k design system by shifting from enforcement to integration, making the right design choices the easiest path for the dev team.
Stop patching your code and start understanding your users. Senior dev Ahmad Wael shares why Accessible UX Research is the secret to fixing broken products and avoiding technical debt. Learn why Michele A. Williams’ new book is a must-read for any pragmatist developer looking to build truly inclusive, high-performing WordPress sites.