Want to get involved? See the handbook and optionally drop into #design to chat. Most active design work happens in the block editor project, consider dropping into Needs design or Needs design feedback.
There’s a WordPress Component Library in Figma. Duplicate to edit, direct access is reserved for the design team.
Gutenberg 8.8 was released this week! While there was no “Features” categoryCategory The 'category' taxonomy lets you group posts / content together that share a common bond. Categories are pre-defined and broad ranging. in the changelog, there were plenty of “Enhancements.” Two of the more visual enhancements included:
Two features aimed for the 5.6 release are the Widgets and Menu screens in wp-admin. These are undergoing a large amount of redesign right now to include blocks in intuitive ways while still supporting the wonderful features everyone is accustomed to within those screens.
WidgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. Editor
The Widget Editor is being explored as a single widget area editor that offers a way for users to switch between areas.
Navigation block
The Navigation block is seeing some alternative display explorations like a full-screen overlay as an option.
Block Directory
Recent flows around the Block Directory are being redesigned.
Now is a great time to get involved. While the work on this project is intense, it is always important to glean new perspectives from other WordPress users and community members. Just drop into any of the links provided above to read up on the details, contribute, and leave feedback.
Thanks for reading, staying informed, and contributing anywhere you can!
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