Tyler Sticka
@tylersticka.com
(he/him) Co-owner and Creative Director @cloudfour.com, a small web design and development consultancy that makes a big impact. I also write, draw and make games.
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Tyler Sticka
@tylersticka.com
· Oct 2
Colorpeek 2 – Tyler Sticka
An overdue update to my web app for simply sharing CSS colors. New design, features and compatibility!
tylersticka.com
#Colorpeek, my free web app for simply sharing, previewing and converting #CSS colors without muss or fuss, turned 12 years old this year! 🤯
Today I published a long overdue update 🚀
More info: tylersticka.com/journal/colo...
Give it a spin: colorpeek.com
#WebDesign #WebDev
Today I published a long overdue update 🚀
More info: tylersticka.com/journal/colo...
Give it a spin: colorpeek.com
#WebDesign #WebDev
Drew some fanart for Formless Star (splendidland.itch.io/formless-star) by @splendid.land, one of my favorite games of the year
#FanArt #IndieGame
#FanArt #IndieGame
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Drew some fanart for Formless Star (splendidland.itch.io/formless-star) by @splendid.land, one of my favorite games of the year
#FanArt #IndieGame
#FanArt #IndieGame
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CSS Weekly #629
🏔️ Range Syntax for Style Queries
🎯 New layouts with CSS Subgrid
🧠 Intro to CSS if Statements
Featuring @una.im, @joshwcomeau.com, @sunkanmifafowora.bsky.social, @stefanjudis.com, @tylersticka.com, @amitsheen.bsky.social, @innocenzi.dev, @cbolson.bsky.social. 🙏
cssw.io/issue-629
🏔️ Range Syntax for Style Queries
🎯 New layouts with CSS Subgrid
🧠 Intro to CSS if Statements
Featuring @una.im, @joshwcomeau.com, @sunkanmifafowora.bsky.social, @stefanjudis.com, @tylersticka.com, @amitsheen.bsky.social, @innocenzi.dev, @cbolson.bsky.social. 🙏
cssw.io/issue-629
CSS Weekly Issue #629
Learn the new range syntax for CSS style queries and the if() function, the exciting new things you can do with subgrid, and more.
cssw.io
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
CSS Weekly #629
🏔️ Range Syntax for Style Queries
🎯 New layouts with CSS Subgrid
🧠 Intro to CSS if Statements
Featuring @una.im, @joshwcomeau.com, @sunkanmifafowora.bsky.social, @stefanjudis.com, @tylersticka.com, @amitsheen.bsky.social, @innocenzi.dev, @cbolson.bsky.social. 🙏
cssw.io/issue-629
🏔️ Range Syntax for Style Queries
🎯 New layouts with CSS Subgrid
🧠 Intro to CSS if Statements
Featuring @una.im, @joshwcomeau.com, @sunkanmifafowora.bsky.social, @stefanjudis.com, @tylersticka.com, @amitsheen.bsky.social, @innocenzi.dev, @cbolson.bsky.social. 🙏
cssw.io/issue-629
Over the weekend I played #ElecHead and #Öoo back to back. Öoo in particular was fantastic!
#FanArt #IndieGames
#FanArt #IndieGames
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Over the weekend I played #ElecHead and #Öoo back to back. Öoo in particular was fantastic!
#FanArt #IndieGames
#FanArt #IndieGames
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A common strategy for one-time-password fields is to use six separate inputs. This makes for a subpar user experience. Read this article by @tylersticka.com for a simpler approach, complete with working code examples.
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs
Fully functional OTP entry may be easier than you think.
cloudfour.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A common strategy for one-time-password fields is to use six separate inputs. This makes for a subpar user experience. Read this article by @tylersticka.com for a simpler approach, complete with working code examples.
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
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No more `npm i some-heavy-otp-input` because @tylersticka.com comes with a super simple solution.
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#html
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#html
Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs
Fully functional OTP entry may be easier than you think.
cloudfour.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
No more `npm i some-heavy-otp-input` because @tylersticka.com comes with a super simple solution.
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#html
cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#html
I had a lot of fun modifying a Game Boy Advance tylersticka.com/journal/game...
#gba #modding #metroid
#gba #modding #metroid
My Custom Game Boy Advance – Tyler Sticka
After a couple years of enjoying my customized Neo Geo Pocket Color, I was ready for another handheld project. This time, I decided to…
tylersticka.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I had a lot of fun modifying a Game Boy Advance tylersticka.com/journal/game...
#gba #modding #metroid
#gba #modding #metroid
This #CSS one-liner came in handy when a client’s updated brand guidelines dictated a global change in `letter-spacing`: cloudfour.com/thinks/respo...
#Typography #WebDev
#Typography #WebDev
Responsive Letter Spacing
Minimizing the readability impact of a typographic brand requirement.
cloudfour.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This #CSS one-liner came in handy when a client’s updated brand guidelines dictated a global change in `letter-spacing`: cloudfour.com/thinks/respo...
#Typography #WebDev
#Typography #WebDev
One of our recent projects at @cloudfour.com involved a bunch of “Light DOM” #WebComponents.
@gerardo.bsky.social shares how we tested them all: cloudfour.com/thinks/testi...
#WebDev #HTML #JavaScript
@gerardo.bsky.social shares how we tested them all: cloudfour.com/thinks/testi...
#WebDev #HTML #JavaScript
Testing HTML Light DOM Web Components: Easier Than Expected!
Testing HTML Light DOM web components wasn't so scary after all. Some testing notes and patterns from a recent project.
cloudfour.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
One of our recent projects at @cloudfour.com involved a bunch of “Light DOM” #WebComponents.
@gerardo.bsky.social shares how we tested them all: cloudfour.com/thinks/testi...
#WebDev #HTML #JavaScript
@gerardo.bsky.social shares how we tested them all: cloudfour.com/thinks/testi...
#WebDev #HTML #JavaScript
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You've seen them, you've used them. Now explore how to enhance user experience with passcode entries. Discover "Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs" by @tylersticka.com. Check it out: cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl... #ux #cx
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
You've seen them, you've used them. Now explore how to enhance user experience with passcode entries. Discover "Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs" by @tylersticka.com. Check it out: cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl... #ux #cx
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This week's Web Weekly is just about to go out and I think it turned out "very alright" this week. 🫣
If you want to keep up with all these new web platform features, you should check it out!
www.stefanjudis.com/blog/web-wee...
If you want to keep up with all these new web platform features, you should check it out!
www.stefanjudis.com/blog/web-wee...
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This week's Web Weekly is just about to go out and I think it turned out "very alright" this week. 🫣
If you want to keep up with all these new web platform features, you should check it out!
www.stefanjudis.com/blog/web-wee...
If you want to keep up with all these new web platform features, you should check it out!
www.stefanjudis.com/blog/web-wee...
I’ve seen one-time passcode (“OTP”) interfaces cause undue stress in otherwise level-headed #WebDev teams.
Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be complicated: cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#HTML #CSS #JavaScript
Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be complicated: cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#HTML #CSS #JavaScript
Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs
Fully functional OTP entry may be easier than you think.
cloudfour.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’ve seen one-time passcode (“OTP”) interfaces cause undue stress in otherwise level-headed #WebDev teams.
Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be complicated: cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#HTML #CSS #JavaScript
Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be complicated: cloudfour.com/thinks/simpl...
#HTML #CSS #JavaScript
“It’s relatively easy to make a game more difficult. But it’s not as easy to design a game where it’s […] accessible and you want to keep playing…”
Tetsuya Mizuguchi dropping some #GameDev truths: www.designroom.site/rez-infinite...
Tetsuya Mizuguchi dropping some #GameDev truths: www.designroom.site/rez-infinite...
After almost a decade, Rez Infinite remains gaming’s greatest tease
“If we're using the word ‘prologue,’ obviously something has to come after...”
www.designroom.site
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“It’s relatively easy to make a game more difficult. But it’s not as easy to design a game where it’s […] accessible and you want to keep playing…”
Tetsuya Mizuguchi dropping some #GameDev truths: www.designroom.site/rez-infinite...
Tetsuya Mizuguchi dropping some #GameDev truths: www.designroom.site/rez-infinite...
I make a point of recording praise and positive feedback I receive, to remind me in moments of difficulty or self-doubt.
This post by @cferdinandi.bsky.social about working with @cloudfour.com *absolutely* makes the cut 😭 gomakethings.com/cloud4eva/
This post by @cferdinandi.bsky.social about working with @cloudfour.com *absolutely* makes the cut 😭 gomakethings.com/cloud4eva/
Cloud4eva
Last week, I wrapped up a project I got to work on with the amazing team at Cloud Four, converting a very old app to modern HTML, CSS, and Web Components.
I don’t normally get sentimental about work, ...
gomakethings.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I make a point of recording praise and positive feedback I receive, to remind me in moments of difficulty or self-doubt.
This post by @cferdinandi.bsky.social about working with @cloudfour.com *absolutely* makes the cut 😭 gomakethings.com/cloud4eva/
This post by @cferdinandi.bsky.social about working with @cloudfour.com *absolutely* makes the cut 😭 gomakethings.com/cloud4eva/
Reposted by Tyler Sticka
689: Tyler Sticka on Colorpeek 2 and Awesome CSS
In this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with…
In this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with…
689: Tyler Sticka on Colorpeek 2 and Awesome CSS
In this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with prototyping and the challenges of maintaining simplicity in design.
shoptalkshow.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
689: Tyler Sticka on Colorpeek 2 and Awesome CSS
In this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with…
In this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with…
Reposted by Tyler Sticka
Finally telling the story of what happened when some rando turned me into a meme coin and the Twitter community full of AI-generated art featuring me that sprang up to promote it. cloudfour.com/thinks/that-...
That time some rando turned me into a meme coin
"I think someone made one of my tweets into a meme coin." She said, "I'm not sure I know what those words mean." I replied, "I'm not sure I do either."
cloudfour.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Finally telling the story of what happened when some rando turned me into a meme coin and the Twitter community full of AI-generated art featuring me that sprang up to promote it. cloudfour.com/thinks/that-...
All these AI web browsers are making me salty tylersticka.com/journal/ai-b...
AI Browsers, ad nauseam – Tyler Sticka
Sprinkling some salt on the latest browser bubble.
tylersticka.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
All these AI web browsers are making me salty tylersticka.com/journal/ai-b...
Can confirm the #colorpeek shirts are real 🎉 cottonbureau.com/p/TXTXSF/shi...
October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Can confirm the #colorpeek shirts are real 🎉 cottonbureau.com/p/TXTXSF/shi...
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My bud @tylersticka.com made this awesome little tool for sharing colors on the internet, simply by adding the color codes then sending someone a link. Gonna send these to all my clients. Here are the colors for my website as an example
Colorpeek · Simply Share Colors
Quickly preview, share and convert one or more CSS color values. Supports Hex, HSL, Lab, LCH, Oklab, Oklch, P3, sRGB and color keywords.
colorpeek.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My bud @tylersticka.com made this awesome little tool for sharing colors on the internet, simply by adding the color codes then sending someone a link. Gonna send these to all my clients. Here are the colors for my website as an example
#Colorpeek, my free web app for simply sharing, previewing and converting #CSS colors without muss or fuss, turned 12 years old this year! 🤯
Today I published a long overdue update 🚀
More info: tylersticka.com/journal/colo...
Give it a spin: colorpeek.com
#WebDesign #WebDev
Today I published a long overdue update 🚀
More info: tylersticka.com/journal/colo...
Give it a spin: colorpeek.com
#WebDesign #WebDev
Colorpeek 2 – Tyler Sticka
An overdue update to my web app for simply sharing CSS colors. New design, features and compatibility!
tylersticka.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#Colorpeek, my free web app for simply sharing, previewing and converting #CSS colors without muss or fuss, turned 12 years old this year! 🤯
Today I published a long overdue update 🚀
More info: tylersticka.com/journal/colo...
Give it a spin: colorpeek.com
#WebDesign #WebDev
Today I published a long overdue update 🚀
More info: tylersticka.com/journal/colo...
Give it a spin: colorpeek.com
#WebDesign #WebDev
Reposted by Tyler Sticka
Hi all! 👋 I was laid off and am looking for my next senior front end developer role.
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
Resume | Aubrey Sambor
A blog about web development, knitting, and other assorted things.
aubreysambor.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hi all! 👋 I was laid off and am looking for my next senior front end developer role.
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
Somehow one of my all-time favorite albums turned 40 (!!) years old today 🤯 album.link/us/i/408687081
#TheFall #Punk
#TheFall #Punk
September 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Somehow one of my all-time favorite albums turned 40 (!!) years old today 🤯 album.link/us/i/408687081
#TheFall #Punk
#TheFall #Punk
A few years ago I wrote about missing Kong Studios: cloudfour.com/thinks/i-mis...
Looks like I got my wish: gorillaz.com/Kongstudiosf...
#WebDesign #Gorillaz
Looks like I got my wish: gorillaz.com/Kongstudiosf...
#WebDesign #Gorillaz
I Miss Kong Studios
When I was starting out as a web designer, few experiences inspired me as much as Gorillaz’ official website in the early-to-mid aughts.
cloudfour.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A few years ago I wrote about missing Kong Studios: cloudfour.com/thinks/i-mis...
Looks like I got my wish: gorillaz.com/Kongstudiosf...
#WebDesign #Gorillaz
Looks like I got my wish: gorillaz.com/Kongstudiosf...
#WebDesign #Gorillaz
#Animation fans in #NewYork, take note: Weird Al hosts a Bill Plympton retrospective at the IFC Center next month, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Trevor Project www.cartoonbrew.com/events/bill-...
Weird Al Hosts Bill Plympton Animation Retrospective At IFC
Weird Al will present Bill Plympton’s 'Your Face,' 'Guard Dog,' and more plus New York premieres of 'Duckville' and 'Whale 52' at the IFC Center, Sept. 15–21.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#Animation fans in #NewYork, take note: Weird Al hosts a Bill Plympton retrospective at the IFC Center next month, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Trevor Project www.cartoonbrew.com/events/bill-...
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