Handing the keys to a shiny new site over to clients is always a nerve-wracking experience.
In this session, we’ll look at how to leverage modern CSS alongside the block editor to take the anxiety out of client handoffs by building resilient web experiences that leverage intrinsic design. We’ll start by reviewing intrinsic design concepts and exploring options available in the theme.json file. Then we’ll move to building a real-world, custom block that adapts to its surroundings – giving content editors power, without the need to expose complex responsive controls. We’ll close with a discussion of how embracing intrinsic design modalities can be a win for everyone:
- Streamlined handoff between teams (design -> dev -> marketing)
- Reduced development time and overhead
- Much simpler context requirements when using AI coding assistants
- Less cognitive load on content editors
Attendees will leave with practical tips to deliver websites that are elegant, adaptable, and bulletproof for content management teams – all while writing less code.