Madeline Ong

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Keyboard-only web browsing

I recently decided to improve my keyboard navigation skills for two reasons. First, keyboard navigation increases productivity. Moving between keyboard and mouse takes time—and saving time on little things means having more time for more worthwhile activities. Second, using the mouse often strains my wrist, and I’m hoping that keyboard navigation will lessen this. Someday [...]

The best Firefox add-ons ever

Firefox is awesome. It’s secure, it has great performance, and of course, it’s free. But one of the strongest reasons why people like this browser is the customization it makes possible. Firefox has more than 5000 add-ons to support the way different people use the web. Here’s a list of 15 Firefox add-ons I use [...]

10 annoying web problems (and how to solve them)

10 annoying web problems (and how to solve them)

There’s so much to love about the web. It’s a wonderful place, after all. But a few areas could certainly use some improvement. In this post, I enumerate ten annoying web problems I’ve encountered as a user, and suggest ways in which developers can avoid them—or at least make them less annoying. I’ve also included [...]

Ideal characteristics of a graphic designer

What makes a great graphic designer? This article identifies the traits and characteristics you need to make it in the design industry. Note: This is a summary of the first chapter of How To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul, which aims to educate aspiring graphic designers on the practical aspects of the [...]

Typography tidbits

Two months ago, I read The Complete Manual of Typography: A Guide to Setting the Perfect Type by James Felici. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book contained a treasure trove of information on the history of typography, fundamentals of type and composition, what makes good type, and even tips on how to manage fonts and [...]

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Hello! I’m Madeline Ong, a web designer, avid reader, and tech enthusiast. Magic Lantern is an online journal where I write about design, literature, technology, and other subjects of interest. Thank you for your visit. Please make yourself at home.

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