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Freek.dev desktop website design

Design notes / Freek.dev

Keep a busy technical publication readable

Reviewed by Aigars Silkalns
Reviewed 10 Nov 2026
Desktop + mobile

A three-column desktop layout separates topic navigation, article excerpts and author context. Thick yellow and grey rules mark stories without introducing large card containers. Use consistent title, date and excerpt placement to make a dense feed scannable, and keep author information distinct from the reading column. Mobile: The phone view focuses on one article column and moves navigation into a labeled menu, retaining the story separators.

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Freek.dev website on desktop
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Freek.dev website on mobile