Notes on backgrounds, design, and the web
Practical write-ups on low-poly design, SVG vs PNG, color, and page speed, written by the person who actually builds TriangleBG rather than a content agency.
August 5, 2026 · 9 min read
How Background Images Quietly Wreck Your Page Speed (and How to Fix It)
Large background images are one of the most common causes of a slow Largest Contentful Paint. Here's what actually moves the needle.
Read the post →July 31, 2026 · 9 min read
7 Hero Section Background Ideas for People Tired of Purple Gradients
Every SaaS landing page uses the same three background tricks. Here are seven alternatives, with notes on when each one actually works.
Read the post →July 24, 2026 · 8 min read
Picking Colors for a Geometric Background When You're Not a Designer
A no-nonsense method for choosing colors that won't clash, including how to keep text readable once you drop it on top of a busy pattern.
Read the post →July 17, 2026 · 8 min read
SVG or PNG for a Website Background? Here's How I Actually Decide
A practical, non-academic comparison of SVG and PNG for background images, based on what actually breaks when you ship one to production.
Read the post →July 10, 2026 · 7 min read
What Low-Poly Design Actually Is (And Why It Refuses to Die)
Where the low-poly look came from, why it keeps resurfacing in web design a decade later, and when it's actually the right call for your project.
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