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  This ended up being longer than I intended, but hopefully there’s lots of useful info in there if you’re new to grids in design, grids in @penpot, and the difference between background grids and grid layouts #penpot https://penpot.app/blog/background-grids-vs-grid-layouts/

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  Who needs AI to write when I can be longwinded all by myself.

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  RE: https://fosstodon.org/@penpot/117280776768733862 This plugin works really well if you want to import HTML web pages to redesign. (Also pulls in CSS)

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  Penpot pals! Now I’m upright again, it’s time to plan another hands-on livestream. We’re returning to layouts… is there anything layout-related you want to learn in Penpot? Anything you struggle with? Something you want to see created from start to finish?

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  I’ve been struggling to put my finger on this, but Rachel has totally nailed why AI tutorial/educational content just isn’t the same (or as good!) as a human writer. (I’m not saying my writing isn’t flawed, but relevant context and framing is something I really work hard at!) https://rachelandrew.co.uk/archives/2026/09/30/more-than-words/

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  Save the date! (and the URL?!) We will be back with another Penpot hands-on live stream on 28th October. Flex and grid layouts, and the value of declarative design for both designers and developers. And, of course, a live Q&A. https://peertube.kaleidos.net/w/t5q7oGpkU4oVdhpHFGBQX4

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  @SarraceniaWilds just pulling out the part that’s pressing on the nerve.

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  @SarraceniaWilds yeah. Thanks, that’s reassuring to hear!

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  @oldirty amazing, thank you!

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  @ericg I’m so excited for that part!

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  One week since my surgery and I’m so happy. The nerve pain was gone the second I woke up. Today I took an 8 minute walk, no pain, for the first time in 6 months. The hardest part now is restraining myself so I can recover properly!

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  Anyone here had a lumbar discectomy? I’m having the surgery in 6 days and I’m a bit nervous! Not so much about the surgery itself or general anaesthetic, but the stay in hospital and what the recovery will involve. I’d appreciate any insight or advice from people with experience!

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  At the end of the month I’ll be speaking at Accessibility Ireland about teaching inclusive design from day one. It’ll be all about how I’m trying to integrate inclusive design into the UI Design with @penpot course. I’m looking forward to starting a discussion on inclusivity in design and picking the brains of the experts there! Join us! Thursday 30th April in Dublin… https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/teaching-inclusive-design-from-day-one-tickets-1986634651722

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  RE: https://front-end.social/@piccalilli/116453922173065404 Excellent news and classic, wonderful @Wilto writing.

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  I am so sorry to say that I can't make the Accessibility Ireland event next week, as I'm not able to travel right now. Hopefully we'll be able to postpone it for later in the year! In related news, after months of back pain, it turns out I have a badly bulging disc with a generous side portion of sciatica. If anybody needs me, I'll be lying on the floor.

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  I wrote about the design tokens JSON format (particularly how it works with @penpot) Originally inspired by someone on the Penpot community trying to import a JSON-formatted colour palette into Penpot. But then of course I had to get thorough about it! https://penpot.app/blog/a-practical-guide-to-the-design-tokens-json-format/

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  RE: https://front-end.social/@anarodrigues/116562197482285921 I hate how I nodded along to the familiarity of all this.

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  I worked out a bunch of practical uses for math(s) functions in @penpot design tokens. It made my brain hurt a lot but you might find it useful! (Includes a template with all the demos.) https://penpot.app/blog/practical-uses-for-math-functions-in-design-tokens/

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  @blaise it was two weeks ago. You can find the video at https://peertube.kaleidos.net/w/svTNVRadRAECLGw44tZ7CB @penpot

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  In case you missed it, I shared the demo files from last week’s hands-on to the Penpot community. Rounding numbers, breakpoints, responsive layouts, all using design tokens: https://community.penpot.app/t/penpot-tokens-studio-hands-on-demo-feb-25th/10341/2 https://peertube.kaleidos.net/w/o8RXX8T6PGQbZpCkvoJvAX

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  Finally updated the @penpot tour (in under 5 minutes) video. I’ve tried to pack in all the practical info you need to get started, no filler. #penpot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAkb4QQmbfk

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  I was a guest on Layshi Curbelo’s fabulous Command Z podcast and the episode is out now! We recorded this in-person during Penpot Fest. Layshi is the best host and it was a very cathartic experience 💜 https://open.spotify.com/episode/42zeo4MxwcCNIZdteuuc0S?si=r0IPPA6uSvymqp3147f4gA

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  Live in one hour! I’ll be tackling typography design tokens in #Penpot. Join me live for the inevitable chaos and any questions you have about design tokens and @penpot. Peertube: https://peertube.kaleidos.net/w/svTNVRadRAECLGw44tZ7CB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/TTPfc9zFN5k

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  Editing my transcripts. Yep, still a humbling experience.

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  There’s a new unit out now in our free UI Design course! It’s color (colour!) time… #Penpot

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  Tomorrow we’re doing a Penpot ✕ Tokens Studio live hands-on demo. It’s all about the practical details of dealing with design tokens at scale. I’ll be getting Marco to give me feedback on my design system, and we’ve got some really nerdy demos. And there’ll be a live chat for any of your questions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRFiERjXgTA

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  RE: https://mastodon.laurakalbag.com/@laura/116125882195765465 This livestream is starting in 10 minutes! Come to say hi! Stay for design token nerdery… https://peertube.kaleidos.net/w/o8RXX8T6PGQbZpCkvoJvAX

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  My book, Accessibility For Everyone, is now free and online as a website. https://accessibilityforeveryone.site The book was first published by A Book Apart in 2017 but it holds up! It covers web accessibility for designers, developers, content folks, and really everyone who works in tech.