Scott and Wes discuss the delicate balance of what’s acceptable to borrow or be inspired by in web development and what crosses into territory that’s off-limits. Tune in as they share personal experiences, discuss where to find ethical inspiration, and offer tips on how to effectively capture and utilize it.
Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:57 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:26 What is okay to steal? 02:57 Color palettes.
03:14 Font stacks.
06:26 Type scales. Warp’s CSS Gradient Border.
Sentry’s Date Picker.
08:52 General layout patterns.
10:39 General vibes.
11:20 What is NOT okay to steal? 11:26 Whole site designs.
13:32 Taking too many things from ‘what to steal’ list.
16:30 Text copy. Wes’ Parity Purchasing Power.
18:48 What we’ve had stolen + how it feels.
21:45 Where to find inspiration. 21:56 Code inspiration. CSS Scan Buttons.
CSS Scan Box Shadows.
Codrops.
CodePen
25:18 Design inspiration. Bentro Grids.
Dribble.
Site Inspire.
SaaS Landing Pages.
One Page Love.
Type Wolf.
Mobbin.
Syntax Newsletter.
Hoverstat.es.
Internet Gems.
32:48 UX inspiration. Good UI.
The Component Gallery.
Open UI.
Nicely Done.
35:25 How to capture inspiration.
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