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Using Custom Fonts With SVG in an Image Tag
21.6.2018
When we produce a PNG image, we use an <img> tag or a CSS background, and that's about it. It is dead simple and guaranteed to work.
PNG is way simpler to use in HTML than SVG
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for SVG, despite its many advantages. Although you're spoiled for choices...
What is SVG good for?
21.6.2018
Y'all probably wouldn't be surprised if I told you it's pretty awesome for icons, and icon systems. SVG icon systems can, and perhaps should be quite easy. I'm a fan of just inlining those suckers, particularly when they are pretty simple.
But what else?
Logos is a classic example! A lot...
Responsive Knockout Text With Looping Video
3.5.2018
Here’s an idea! Let’s make an an HTML <video> play inside the shape of some letters. Like "Knockout Text" except instead of an image behind, it’s video. A live demo will explain more clearly:
See the Pen basic pen by Giulio Mainardi (@mgiulio) on CodePen.
A key objective here is to develop...
Collective #408
19.4.2018
Panning Effect for SVG * Oh Man, Look at Your API! * Semantic Experiences * Matrix Vision * Mission Critical
Collective #408 was written by Pedro Botelho and published on Codrops
5 Crucial Concepts for Learning d3.js and How to Understand Them
23.3.2018
You may have already heard about d3.js, the dazzling JavaScript library that lets you create beautiful charts and graphics with just a few lines of code. You might have seen some of the fantastic examples of D3 in action, or you may have heard that the New York Times uses it to create...