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| Available in | English |
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| Owner | Smashing Media AG |
| Created by | Sven Lennartz and Vitaly Friedman |
| Revenue | 2m |
| URL | smashingmagazine.com |
| Launched | 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
Smashing Magazine is an online publication primarily catering to web developers and web designers [1] worldwide. Launched in 2006 by Sven Lennartz and Vitaly Friedman, both then part of the German-based Smashing Media AG, the magazine focuses on providing resources and insights to the web development community.[ citation needed ]
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In 2012, the magazine expanded its offerings by organizing web design conferences across Europe and North America. These events, known as SmashingConf, were initiated by Vitaly Friedman and Marc Thiele and provide a platform for practitioners to learn, interact, and network.[ citation needed ]
Several sources have acknowledged Smashing Magazine's influence within the web development world. The Huffington Post ranks it as a leading platform for web developers to find job opportunities. [2]
Conferences
Smashing Magazine hosts four annual conferences that take place in New York City, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Freiburg. Each conference consists of two-day, single-track talks and workshops featuring industry professionals discussing web design trends and insights. Notable speakers include Stefan Sagmeister, Jon Burgerman, Peter Sunde, and Daniel Burka. [3]
Library
On November 27, 2012, Smashing Magazine launched their Smashing Library, [4] containing more than 60 eBooks and videos on web design. The library provides content on design best practices and coding techniques.
Newsletter
A bi-monthly email newsletter highlights the magazine's content. As of August 2022, the newsletter had over 176,000 subscribers. [5]