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Broider: Pixel Art CSS Borders (maxbittker.github.io)

582 points by thesephist · 1315 days ago · 54 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to introduce Broider, a tool for creating pixel art CSS borders. Users can design and customize their borders using a pixel art editor. The tool generates a PNG border-image and encodes it as a base64 data URL for embedding in CSS. The discussion reveals some limitations and potential improvements, such as saving and sharing designs.

Main themes

  • CSS borders
  • pixel art
  • design tools
  • user experience
  • browser compatibility
  • retro technology
  • creative applications

What commenters say

  • The tool is useful but lacks a clear way to save designs.
  • Some users experience issues with the tool on mobile devices or in certain browsers.
  • The tool's simplicity and design are praised by many users.
  • A downloadable option or shareable link for designs would be a valuable addition.
  • The tool's symmetry feature is not immediately obvious to some users.
  • The tool's functionality is reminiscent of old operating system features, such as Windows 3's pattern editor.
  • Some users have difficulty figuring out the tool's navigation and controls.
  • The tool has potential for creative applications, such as generating custom borders and patterns.