Brian Gardner

  • Powder in Motion, animation for great design

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    Movement is a part of great design. From the way light shifts across a surface to the rhythm of how content reveals itself, motion quietly guides attention and adds life. Available soon in Powder, this will be part of that conversation, introduced not as spectacle but as refinement. Introducing Motion in Powder Powder now includes…

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  • Join the Powder community on Reddit

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    If you’re using Powder—or considering it—there’s now a dedicated space to connect with others who are building with it. I am pleased to invite you to join the Powder theme community on Reddit: A community for WordPress designers and developers using the Powder block theme. Share tips, find tutorials, and learn how to build stunning,…

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  • A simpler life is a better life

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    For years, I chased more—more success, more stuff, more noise, more validation, more urgency, distraction. But over time, I realized that more often leads to less: less clarity, less freedom, and less fulfillment. Simplicity changed that. Whether I’m designing a WordPress theme or deciding how I spend my time, I’ve come to believe that simplicity…

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  • Inter font by Rasmus Andersson

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    When I laid my eyes on Inter, it was love at first sight. It’s simple, serenely beautiful, and the typeface you see everywhere. Created by Rasmus Andersson, Inter is a variable font family carefully crafted and designed for computer screens. There are nine weights, each with italic counterparts—a total of 18 styles. Inter is available as…

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  • An open letter to folks on minimalism

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    Minimalism is often misunderstood. Some see it as an aesthetic—white walls, sparse furniture, a single ceramic mug. Others believe it’s a rejection of material wealth, a vow of asceticism. But at its core, minimalism is about clarity. It’s about stripping away the unnecessary to see better what matters. Simplicity isn’t about deprivation; it’s about refinement.…

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