197 guides · updated daily

The Empire UI blog

Practical guides on UI styles and effects — every article ships free, working React & Tailwind code.

All UI Styles Components React Tailwind Animation Tools Comparisons Design Systems Advanced

#react #css #tailwind #animation #glassmorphism #next.js #design #performance #accessibility #dark mode #css variables #framer motion #neumorphism #responsive #dashboard #saas #ecommerce #landing page #button #card #form #navigation #typography #gradient #patterns

8 articles · Tailwind · #css

Tailwind CSS utility classes arranged in a code editor with colorful design system tokens

Tailwind CSS Mastery: Every Utility, Plugin, and Pattern in One Guide

The definitive Tailwind CSS guide covering utilities, plugins, v4 features, color systems, container queries, and real-world component patterns — all in one place.

tailwind-cssutility-first

Colorful gradient text glowing on dark background design

Tailwind Gradient Text: bg-clip-text in Under 2 Minutes

Add stunning gradient text in Tailwind CSS using bg-clip-text and text-transparent. Works in every modern browser and takes under 2 minutes to ship.

tailwind gradienttext gradient

Bold black and white code editor screen showing CSS design patterns

Neobrutalism with Tailwind: offset-y Shadows, Bold Borders, Raw Typography

Build neobrutalist UIs with Tailwind CSS — hard offset shadows, thick black borders, and brutally honest typography that actually converts.

neobrutalismtailwind

developer writing responsive CSS code on a laptop screen

Tailwind Responsive Design: The Breakpoints No One Talks About

Tailwind's responsive breakpoints go deeper than sm, md, and lg. Here's what most tutorials skip — and how to actually use them in production.

tailwind responsivebreakpoints

Developer writing Tailwind CSS code on a laptop screen at desk

Tailwind CSS v4: Every New Feature Worth Knowing About

Tailwind CSS v4 ships a rewritten engine, native CSS variables, and a new config format. Here's everything that actually matters for your day-to-day workflow.

Dark mode developer interface showing code editor with dark theme

Tailwind Dark Mode: class Strategy vs system — What You're Missing

Tailwind's dark mode has two strategies and most devs pick the wrong one. Here's the real difference between class and system — and when each one breaks.

tailwind dark modecss

Developer writing CSS animation code on a laptop screen at night

Tailwind CSS Animations: Every Built-In + How to Add Custom

Tailwind CSS ships with four built-in animations that cover 90% of UI needs. Here's how to use every one, then extend them with your own custom keyframes.

tailwind animationscss

Developer coding a modern UI component with colorful code on dark screen

10 Tailwind Component Patterns Every Developer Should Know

Master the Tailwind component patterns that actually ship — from compound variants to CVA-powered design tokens, here's what separates good UIs from great ones.

tailwindcomponents

Free components in 40 visual styles

React & Tailwind, copy-paste ready. Glassmorphism, neobrutalism, Y2K and more.

Browse components →