The Developer's Brand Kit Checklist: 23 Files You Need Before Launch
Before you launch, make sure you have these 23 files. From tailwind.config.ts to OG images to CLAUDE.md. Copy this checklist.
Mar 16, 20269 min read
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The Complete Guide to Favicons, OG Images, and App Icons in 2026
17 different icon sizes, OG images, Apple touch icons. Here's every size you need, where each one goes, and how to generate them all from one source.
Mar 16, 20269 min read
Read moreFont Pairing for Developers: 7 Combinations That Always Work
Stop spending 2 hours on Google Fonts. These 7 font pairs work for any SaaS product. With next/font code snippets.
Mar 16, 20269 min read
Read moreBranding Your Open Source Project: From Zero to Professional
Your README has 5 stars because it looks like a homework assignment. Professional branding makes open source projects 3x more likely to get adopted.
Mar 16, 202611 min read
Read moreKeeping Brand Consistency Across Multiple Repos
Your marketing site, docs, dashboard, and mobile app all need the same brand. Here's how to share design tokens across repos without losing your mind.
Mar 15, 202611 min read
Read moreBranding an API Product: Visual Identity for Invisible Software
Your users never see a UI. But they see your docs, your dashboard, your error pages. Here's how to brand an API-first product.
Mar 15, 20269 min read
Read moreHow to Write a CLAUDE.md That Makes AI Code On-Brand
CLAUDE.md tells Cursor and AI assistants about your project. Here's how to structure brand guidelines so AI-generated code uses your colors, fonts, and patterns.
Mar 15, 202610 min read
Read moreColor Theory for Engineers: The Only 5 Rules You Need
Skip the art school lecture. These 5 rules cover 90% of color decisions you'll ever make for a web app. With code examples.
Mar 15, 20269 min read
Read moreCSS Variables vs Tailwind Config: Where Should Your Brand Live?
Both work for storing brand tokens. But they serve different purposes. Here's when to use CSS custom properties and when to use tailwind.config.ts.
Mar 15, 20268 min read
Read moreHow to Set Up a Design System in 10 Minutes (Without a Designer)
You don't need Figma, a design team, or a 200-page style guide. Here's how to set up a functional design system with Tailwind and CSS variables in under 10 minutes.
Mar 15, 20269 min read
Read moreBranding Your Developer Portfolio (That Actually Gets Noticed)
Your portfolio looks like every other developer's portfolio. Same layout, same colors, same projects. Here's how to create a visual identity that hiring managers remember.
Mar 15, 20269 min read
Read moreHow to Create a Custom shadcn/ui Theme (Complete Guide)
shadcn/ui ships with a default theme. Here's how to replace it with your brand colors and make every component match your identity.
Mar 15, 202611 min read
Read moreE-commerce Branding for Developers (Not Marketers)
Product page colors, checkout trust, Shopify theming, and conversion-focused design tokens. An e-commerce branding guide built for developers.
Feb 20, 20267 min read
Read moreBranding Your Chrome Extension: The Complete Guide
Your Chrome extension looks like a side project? Fix that. Icon sizes, Web Store listing optimization, popup UI branding, and dark mode — step by step.
Feb 15, 20267 min read
Read moreHow to Brand Your Open Source Project (It Actually Matters)
Your open source project's brand affects adoption, contributions, and trust. Here's how to build a visual identity that makes people take your project seriously.
Feb 14, 20267 min read
Read moreWhy Developers Are Ditching Canva for AI Brand Generators
Canva is great for marketers. For developers who need Tailwind configs and design tokens, it's a dead end. Here's the better path.
Feb 8, 20268 min read
Read moreLooka Alternative for Developers: Why Code-Ready Branding Wins
Looka gives you PDFs. OneMinuteBranding gives you Tailwind config, CSS variables, and design tokens. Here's why developers are switching.
Feb 7, 20268 min read
Read moreHow to Choose Brand Colors That Don't Suck (A Developer's Guide)
Color theory for developers: learn the rules designers use to pick brand palettes, then skip the work entirely with AI-generated color systems.
Feb 5, 20269 min read
Read moreThe MVP Branding Playbook: Ship a Professional Brand in Under an Hour
Your MVP deserves better than default Tailwind colors. Here's the fastest path from zero to professional brand — without hiring a designer or learning Figma.
Feb 4, 202610 min read
Read moreDesign Tokens in 2026: Why Every Developer Needs Them
Design tokens replace hardcoded colors, spacing, and fonts with a single source of truth. Here's how to generate them in seconds — with code examples.
Feb 3, 202611 min read
Read moreBranding for Developers Who Hate Design
You're a developer, not a designer. Here's how to get professional branding without learning Figma, color theory, or typography.
Feb 1, 20263 min read
Read moreDesign Tokens Explained: The Bridge Between Design and Code
Design tokens are the single source of truth for your brand's visual properties. Learn how to implement them in your project for consistent, maintainable styling.
Jan 30, 20264 min read
Read moreWhat to Include in a Brand Kit (2026 Developer Edition)
The modern brand kit has evolved beyond PDFs. Here's exactly what assets you need and in what formats—especially if you're building with code.
Jan 25, 20265 min read
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