Recently, Trent Walton and I discussed Microsoft's transition into responsive web design with Ethan Marcotte and Karen McGrane on the Responsive Web Design Podcast.

Who wants kittens when you can have Beyoncé? Placebeyoncé works just like all the other less-than-awesome image placeholder tools. Except, now, when showing work in progress to your clients, they'll be crazy in love.

Google Chrome now provides Windows 8 users with an immersive experience akin to their Chrome Operating System. As users begin to do more and more in the browser alone, will they be willing to ditch the traditional operating system in favor of a lighter, browser-based experience?

If you're anything like me, forward progress on an idea is difficult. Obtaining early feedback on your product idea is essential motivation. Here's one recent, terrific example.

Clever, but annoying tricks used by browser extension developers highlight the risk of inviting third parties into your browsing experience.

...but it's a lot more fun to build a blog when you have content.

Why Instagram just got really annoying.

Let’s give this writing thing another shot…

Quick takes & short notes from all the best at this year's An Event Apart.

A look back and a look forward into some of what's been shaping the front-end.