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Understanding the z-index: A beginner’s CSS guide

What's z-index? Learn how to manipulate the z-index, why it matters, and how Penpot makes it easier to manage stacking without touching a line of CSS.

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The top 5 questions people have about CSS answered by Penpot

Having a basic knowledge of CSS can really benefit your skills in web and UI design. Let’s start with these answers for the top CSS questions asked by beginners today.

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Why use Design Tokens? 7 practical reasons designers and developers swear by

From reducing human error to creating more harmony between teams, let’s explore the benefits of design tokens and why you might want to consider using them in your next project.

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How to embed custom fonts with @font-face in CSS

Learn how to use @font-face to embed custom fonts in your website. Includes practical examples, performance tips, browser compatibility, and common mistakes to avoid.

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How to create an intuitive design token system

In this guide, we’ll walk through creating a token system that works intuitively for both designers and developers.

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The 5 best CSS frameworks (and why you should maybe go without)

What are the benefits of common CSS frameworks? We give you some reasons why you might want to consider designing in pure CSS.

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6 CSS tips for mastering positioning and fonts

Creating a great design with CSS comes with a learning curve. However, a lot of what you’ll make focuses on knowing two design areas: positioning and fonts.

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What is CSS? A beginner’s guide

While learning CSS takes time, understanding how it works should be easy. In this guide, we’ll explain the basics of CSS to help you start your journey.

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What are design tokens? A complete guide

Design tokens create a single source of truth for design decisions, making your design system more maintainable, scalable, and consistent.

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Transform Your Designs Into Code With Penpot

Used for everything from mobile apps to e-commerce sites, the design-to-code approach has helped teams turn out fantastic work in less time.

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7 ways Penpot empowers developers to do their best work

Read about how Penpot is changing the way developers work for the better. We’ve identified some of the ways they can see results right away from making the switch

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How to create interactive image hover effects with CSS

Learn how to create effective hover effects in different ways and how they help designers provide a better user experience