Smashing Magazine
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| Available in | English |
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| Owner | Smashing Media AG |
| Created by | Sven Lennartz and Vitaly Friedman |
| Revenue | 2m |
| URL | smashingmagazine.com |
| Launched | 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
Smashing Magazine is an online publication primarily catering to web developers and web designers[1] worldwide. Launched in 2006 by Sven Lennartz and Vitaly Friedman, both then part of the German-based Smashing Media AG, the magazine focuses on providing resources and insights to the web development community.[citation needed]
In 2012, the magazine expanded its offerings by organizing web design conferences across Europe and North America. These events, known as SmashingConf, were initiated by Vitaly Friedman and Marc Thiele and provide a platform for practitioners to learn, interact, and network.[citation needed]
Several sources have acknowledged Smashing Magazine's influence within the web development world. The Huffington Post ranks it as a leading platform for web developers to find job opportunities.[2]
Conferences
Smashing Magazine hosts four annual conferences that take place in New York City, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Freiburg. Each conference consists of two-day, single-track talks and workshops featuring industry professionals discussing web design trends and insights. Notable speakers include Stefan Sagmeister, Jon Burgerman, Peter Sunde, and Daniel Burka.[3]
Library
On November 27, 2012, Smashing Magazine launched their Smashing Library,[4] containing more than 60 eBooks and videos on web design. The library provides content on design best practices and coding techniques.
Newsletter
A bi-monthly email newsletter highlights the magazine's content. As of August 2022, the newsletter had over 176,000 subscribers.[5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Smashing Magazine received Shorty Award in 2010 and the .net Awards for Best Blog in 2008.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". Smashing Magazine. 2022-09-28.
- ^ "9 Amazing Places to Find Skilled Developers". Huffington Post. 2015-04-23.
- ^ "Speakers | Smashing Conference". Archived from the original on 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2015-06-07.
- ^ "The Smashing Library (69 eBooks)". Smashing Magazine. 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ^ "The Smashing Email Newsletter". Smashing Magazine. January 28, 2010.
- ^ "Shorty Award Winners Unveiled in New York City". Shorty Awards Blog.
- ^ "Meath Web Design-Web Design Meath, Web Design Navan". Meath Web Design.