Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell is a web development teacher who specialises in CSS, the language that controls how websites look. He posts weekly videos and short tips, with a strong focus on helping people enjoy CSS rather than fight it.

The videos cover layout, typography, animation and new CSS features as they arrive in browsers. Some recreate effects from well known websites, while others compare tools and workflows. There are also friendly CSS battle challenges with other developers. He explains clearly and shows each idea working in the browser. He also covers accessibility and responsive design, so pages work on phones and for every kind of user.

Some highlights include:

A look at a new pair of CSS properties that finally fix uneven spacing above and below text.

An explanation of why he uses gradients made of a single colour, and what they make possible.

A timed challenge against another developer to recreate a design using CSS.

The channel has around 1 million subscribers.

Front end development blends technical skill with design. It is a common way into software engineering, and good CSS skills are valued in almost every web team. This channel connects to web development, user interface design and digital product careers. It suits students who enjoy both making things look right and understanding why they work.