Mike Herchel
@mike.herchel.com
Dad to a baddass 15yo daughter, senior front-end developer, maintainer of #Drupal core’s #CSS subsystem & default theme. Big believer in FOSS, the open web, performance, and accessibility. Founder of https://dripyard.com
https://herchel.com
https://herchel.com
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We see you.
That little gator eye on your screen? It’s us, watching you think about submitting a session.
Sure, MidCamp’s got DrupalCon this year.
But we’ve got sunshine, palm trees, and room on our schedule for your session.
#FLDC26 is still accepting submissions
buff.ly/2mg9TN4
#drupal
That little gator eye on your screen? It’s us, watching you think about submitting a session.
Sure, MidCamp’s got DrupalCon this year.
But we’ve got sunshine, palm trees, and room on our schedule for your session.
#FLDC26 is still accepting submissions
buff.ly/2mg9TN4
#drupal
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We see you.
That little gator eye on your screen? It’s us, watching you think about submitting a session.
Sure, MidCamp’s got DrupalCon this year.
But we’ve got sunshine, palm trees, and room on our schedule for your session.
#FLDC26 is still accepting submissions
buff.ly/2mg9TN4
#drupal
That little gator eye on your screen? It’s us, watching you think about submitting a session.
Sure, MidCamp’s got DrupalCon this year.
But we’ve got sunshine, palm trees, and room on our schedule for your session.
#FLDC26 is still accepting submissions
buff.ly/2mg9TN4
#drupal
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Really educational article about creating flexible #drupal single directory components that can be used with or without Canvas from @mike.herchel.com 📚🎨
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
✨💡🚀
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
✨💡🚀
Handling images from Drupal and Canvas with the same component | Dripyard
At Dripyard, we’ve been focused on making our components work seamlessly in both Drupal and Canvas. One of the trickier challenges was creating an image component that supports both systems while foll...
dripyard.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Really educational article about creating flexible #drupal single directory components that can be used with or without Canvas from @mike.herchel.com 📚🎨
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
✨💡🚀
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
✨💡🚀
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@mike.herchel.com shows how to create a single image component for Drupal and Canvas using SDCs.
The @dripyard.com guide covers schema, aspect ratios, and Twig rendering logic.
Details 👉 https://bit.ly/4niAeos
##DrupalCanvas #SDC #DrupalFrontend #Performance
The @dripyard.com guide covers schema, aspect ratios, and Twig rendering logic.
Details 👉 https://bit.ly/4niAeos
##DrupalCanvas #SDC #DrupalFrontend #Performance
How Dripyard Unified Image Handling for Drupal and Canvas Components
In his latest post, Mike Herchel from Dripyard explains how to build a shared image component that works seamlessly across Drupal and Drupal Canvas. The guide covers real-world code examples, schema setup, and Twig logic for rendering images responsi...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
@mike.herchel.com shows how to create a single image component for Drupal and Canvas using SDCs.
The @dripyard.com guide covers schema, aspect ratios, and Twig rendering logic.
Details 👉 https://bit.ly/4niAeos
##DrupalCanvas #SDC #DrupalFrontend #Performance
The @dripyard.com guide covers schema, aspect ratios, and Twig rendering logic.
Details 👉 https://bit.ly/4niAeos
##DrupalCanvas #SDC #DrupalFrontend #Performance
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Got a great idea to share? #FLDC26 wants to hear it.
The call for sessions is open, and we’re ready for your best talks on security, module building, local dev, Drupal Canvas, and all things beyond the island, too.
Make the best Camp in the world even better.
buff.ly/eHIFh0X #Drupal
The call for sessions is open, and we’re ready for your best talks on security, module building, local dev, Drupal Canvas, and all things beyond the island, too.
Make the best Camp in the world even better.
buff.ly/eHIFh0X #Drupal
Submit a Session
Florida DrupalCamp will be held February 20-22nd, 2026 at Florida Technical College in Orlando, FL
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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Got a great idea to share? #FLDC26 wants to hear it.
The call for sessions is open, and we’re ready for your best talks on security, module building, local dev, Drupal Canvas, and all things beyond the island, too.
Make the best Camp in the world even better.
buff.ly/eHIFh0X #Drupal
The call for sessions is open, and we’re ready for your best talks on security, module building, local dev, Drupal Canvas, and all things beyond the island, too.
Make the best Camp in the world even better.
buff.ly/eHIFh0X #Drupal
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New blog post from @mike.herchel.com while he was at #DrupalCon Vienna detailing the intricacies of dealing with both Drupal Canvas images and Render Array images. #Drupal
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
Handling images from Drupal and Canvas with the same component | Dripyard
At Dripyard, we’ve been focused on making our components work seamlessly in both Drupal and Canvas. One of the trickier challenges was creating an image component that supports both systems while foll...
dripyard.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New blog post from @mike.herchel.com while he was at #DrupalCon Vienna detailing the intricacies of dealing with both Drupal Canvas images and Render Array images. #Drupal
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
dripyard.com/blog/handlin...
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It sounds like @dripyard.com themes are more than just skin-deep - there's some serious code involved to ensure they work without any dependencies other than #drupal core. 💻⚡🎨
Details by Andy Giles 👨💻
dripyard.com/blog/challen...
Details by Andy Giles 👨💻
dripyard.com/blog/challen...
Premium Drupal Themes with No Dependencies Beyond Drupal Core | Dripyard
Discover how Dripyard builds premium Drupal themes that rely only on Drupal core—no contributed modules or external libraries. Enjoy modern PHP, Layout Builder support, recipe installation, and inheri...
dripyard.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It sounds like @dripyard.com themes are more than just skin-deep - there's some serious code involved to ensure they work without any dependencies other than #drupal core. 💻⚡🎨
Details by Andy Giles 👨💻
dripyard.com/blog/challen...
Details by Andy Giles 👨💻
dripyard.com/blog/challen...
Leaving for Vienna Austria tomorrow for DrupalCon Europe ! We have two presentations next week (one with @mglaman.bsky.social and one solo).
I'll also be demoing the new @dripyard.com themes to anyone who comes within a 2 meter radius of me. 😆
Details at dripyard.com/blog/dripyar... #Drupal
I'll also be demoing the new @dripyard.com themes to anyone who comes within a 2 meter radius of me. 😆
Details at dripyard.com/blog/dripyar... #Drupal
Dripyard at DrupalCon Vienna: Two Sessions & Slingin’ Themes | Dripyard
Next week will be my first trip to Vienna and I’ve already started planning out the trip, booking train tickets, purchasing eSims, etc! I’m soooo excited. I’ll be presenting two sessions at next week’...
dripyard.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Leaving for Vienna Austria tomorrow for DrupalCon Europe ! We have two presentations next week (one with @mglaman.bsky.social and one solo).
I'll also be demoing the new @dripyard.com themes to anyone who comes within a 2 meter radius of me. 😆
Details at dripyard.com/blog/dripyar... #Drupal
I'll also be demoing the new @dripyard.com themes to anyone who comes within a 2 meter radius of me. 😆
Details at dripyard.com/blog/dripyar... #Drupal
Holy 💩! LESS than 24 hours until @dripyard.com's product launch and webinar!
We have 134 registrants so far (!!!), which shows that the Drupal community wants a commercial theme ecosystem.
Not yet signed up, do it at dripyard.com/launch-webin...
We have 134 registrants so far (!!!), which shows that the Drupal community wants a commercial theme ecosystem.
Not yet signed up, do it at dripyard.com/launch-webin...
September 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Holy 💩! LESS than 24 hours until @dripyard.com's product launch and webinar!
We have 134 registrants so far (!!!), which shows that the Drupal community wants a commercial theme ecosystem.
Not yet signed up, do it at dripyard.com/launch-webin...
We have 134 registrants so far (!!!), which shows that the Drupal community wants a commercial theme ecosystem.
Not yet signed up, do it at dripyard.com/launch-webin...
Reposted by Mike Herchel
Easy-to-understand primer on ARIA attributes in a mostly #drupal context from @mike.herchel.com
dripyard.com/blog/most-co...
dripyard.com/blog/most-co...
The most commonly used ARIA attributes on Drupal sites | Dripyard
You’ve probably heard, “The first rule of ARIA is don’t use ARIA". This is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the movie Fight Club, but the reality is more nuanced.
dripyard.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Easy-to-understand primer on ARIA attributes in a mostly #drupal context from @mike.herchel.com
dripyard.com/blog/most-co...
dripyard.com/blog/most-co...
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"I can say without a doubt that these themes are the best I've ever created."
Bold claim from @mike.herchel.com and I am rooting for them! 🚀💪
herchel.com/articles/new...
Bold claim from @mike.herchel.com and I am rooting for them! 🚀💪
herchel.com/articles/new...
A new chapter: Why I started Dripyard Themes | Herchel.com
I’ve been mulling over creating a company to sell premium themes for Drupal for a year or two, which is why I decided to go in this direction. Other companies have sold Drupal themes before, but the q...
herchel.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"I can say without a doubt that these themes are the best I've ever created."
Bold claim from @mike.herchel.com and I am rooting for them! 🚀💪
herchel.com/articles/new...
Bold claim from @mike.herchel.com and I am rooting for them! 🚀💪
herchel.com/articles/new...
Reposted by Mike Herchel
.@andyg5000.bsky.social hits the ground running with his first blog post on Dripyard.com.
In it he talks about using a custom class loader to ensure clean structure, modern PHP, autoloading, Layout Builder support, recipe installation, and inheritable theme settings
⛓️💥 dripyard.com/blog/challen...
In it he talks about using a custom class loader to ensure clean structure, modern PHP, autoloading, Layout Builder support, recipe installation, and inheritable theme settings
⛓️💥 dripyard.com/blog/challen...
Premium Drupal Themes | Fast, Accessible & Modern Templates by Dripyard
Discover Dripyard’s premium Drupal themes — lightning fast, fully accessible (WCAG 2.2 AA), and built by Drupal core contributors. Modern, customizable templates with best practices, no frameworks, an...
Dripyard.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
.@andyg5000.bsky.social hits the ground running with his first blog post on Dripyard.com.
In it he talks about using a custom class loader to ensure clean structure, modern PHP, autoloading, Layout Builder support, recipe installation, and inheritable theme settings
⛓️💥 dripyard.com/blog/challen...
In it he talks about using a custom class loader to ensure clean structure, modern PHP, autoloading, Layout Builder support, recipe installation, and inheritable theme settings
⛓️💥 dripyard.com/blog/challen...
Reposted by Mike Herchel
🎧 In @talkingdrupal.bsky.social #520, @mike.herchel.com and Andy Giles unveil @dripyard.com a new premium theme built for accessibility, Canvas, and contrib support.
Plus: a PSA on the recent NPM supply chain attack and the Content First module for clean content review.
https://bit.ly/3K84bcO
Plus: a PSA on the recent NPM supply chain attack and the Content First module for clean content review.
https://bit.ly/3K84bcO
Dripyard Theme Spotlight on Talking Drupal: Built for Accessibility and Developer Efficiency
On the Talking Drupal podcast, Mike Herchel and Andy Giles dive into Dripyard, their premium Drupal theme aimed at improving accessibility, reducing maintenance costs, and supporting future features like Drupal Canvas. Designed for modern dev workflo...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🎧 In @talkingdrupal.bsky.social #520, @mike.herchel.com and Andy Giles unveil @dripyard.com a new premium theme built for accessibility, Canvas, and contrib support.
Plus: a PSA on the recent NPM supply chain attack and the Content First module for clean content review.
https://bit.ly/3K84bcO
Plus: a PSA on the recent NPM supply chain attack and the Content First module for clean content review.
https://bit.ly/3K84bcO
Talking Drupal Ep. 520 is out now! @andyg5000.bsky.social & I joined the show to talk about Dripyard! We dove deep into:
- SDCs & modern Drupal theme architecture
- Why now?
- Recipes, Canvas, & Drupal CMS
- Our first two themes: Neonbyte & Great Lakes
🔗 talkingdrupal.com/520
- SDCs & modern Drupal theme architecture
- Why now?
- Recipes, Canvas, & Drupal CMS
- Our first two themes: Neonbyte & Great Lakes
🔗 talkingdrupal.com/520
Talking Drupal #520 - Dripyard | Talking Drupal
talkingdrupal.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Talking Drupal Ep. 520 is out now! @andyg5000.bsky.social & I joined the show to talk about Dripyard! We dove deep into:
- SDCs & modern Drupal theme architecture
- Why now?
- Recipes, Canvas, & Drupal CMS
- Our first two themes: Neonbyte & Great Lakes
🔗 talkingdrupal.com/520
- SDCs & modern Drupal theme architecture
- Why now?
- Recipes, Canvas, & Drupal CMS
- Our first two themes: Neonbyte & Great Lakes
🔗 talkingdrupal.com/520
Reposted by Mike Herchel
📢 Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com (Dripyard @dripyard.com ) argues it’s time for premium Drupal themes to return.
With Single Directory Components, vendors can now ship fully styled, accessible theme libraries.
📝 Read TDT’s summary: https://bit.ly/4nplbcR
With Single Directory Components, vendors can now ship fully styled, accessible theme libraries.
📝 Read TDT’s summary: https://bit.ly/4nplbcR
Premium Drupal Themes Poised for a Comeback [Proposed]
Michel Herchel explains how Drupal 10.1’s SDCs enable fully-featured premium themes—solving long-standing theming pain points and opening doors for mid-market adoption.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📢 Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com (Dripyard @dripyard.com ) argues it’s time for premium Drupal themes to return.
With Single Directory Components, vendors can now ship fully styled, accessible theme libraries.
📝 Read TDT’s summary: https://bit.ly/4nplbcR
With Single Directory Components, vendors can now ship fully styled, accessible theme libraries.
📝 Read TDT’s summary: https://bit.ly/4nplbcR
Reposted by Mike Herchel
Learn about common aria attributes in #Drupal in @mike.herchel.com's latest blog post dripyard.com/blog/most-co... #a11y
The most commonly used ARIA attributes on Drupal sites | DripYard
You’ve probably heard, “The first rule of ARIA is don’t use ARIA". This is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the movie Fight Club, but the reality is more nuanced.
dripyard.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Learn about common aria attributes in #Drupal in @mike.herchel.com's latest blog post dripyard.com/blog/most-co... #a11y
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@mike.herchel.com launched @dripyard.com, offering modern, accessible themes for #Drupal.
Built on SDC, WCAG 2.2 AA, and zero external dependencies—Dripyard themes aim to modernize the frontend experience.
🖥️ First themes launch Sept 30.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45VVM4K ##WebDev #A11y #OSS
Built on SDC, WCAG 2.2 AA, and zero external dependencies—Dripyard themes aim to modernize the frontend experience.
🖥️ First themes launch Sept 30.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45VVM4K ##WebDev #A11y #OSS
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
@mike.herchel.com launched @dripyard.com, offering modern, accessible themes for #Drupal.
Built on SDC, WCAG 2.2 AA, and zero external dependencies—Dripyard themes aim to modernize the frontend experience.
🖥️ First themes launch Sept 30.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45VVM4K ##WebDev #A11y #OSS
Built on SDC, WCAG 2.2 AA, and zero external dependencies—Dripyard themes aim to modernize the frontend experience.
🖥️ First themes launch Sept 30.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45VVM4K ##WebDev #A11y #OSS
Reposted by Mike Herchel
“Don’t use ARIA unless you need to.”
Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com of @dripyard.com shares a pragmatic guide for accessible theming—covering common ARIA attributes, Drupal quirks, and when to ditch redundant roles.
Great insights for frontend devs and a11y advocates.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45WfkpB
Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com of @dripyard.com shares a pragmatic guide for accessible theming—covering common ARIA attributes, Drupal quirks, and when to ditch redundant roles.
Great insights for frontend devs and a11y advocates.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45WfkpB
September 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“Don’t use ARIA unless you need to.”
Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com of @dripyard.com shares a pragmatic guide for accessible theming—covering common ARIA attributes, Drupal quirks, and when to ditch redundant roles.
Great insights for frontend devs and a11y advocates.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45WfkpB
Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com of @dripyard.com shares a pragmatic guide for accessible theming—covering common ARIA attributes, Drupal quirks, and when to ditch redundant roles.
Great insights for frontend devs and a11y advocates.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45WfkpB
So huge news from me: I've been working on starting my own company (slingin premium #Drupal themes) for almost a year now, and we're **finally** launching!
This is such a huge deal for me. I wrote a somewhat introspective and somewhat nervous blog post about it at herchel.com/articles/new...
This is such a huge deal for me. I wrote a somewhat introspective and somewhat nervous blog post about it at herchel.com/articles/new...
A new chapter: Why I started Dripyard Themes | Herchel.com
I’ve been mulling over creating a company to sell premium themes for Drupal for a year or two, which is why I decided to go in this direction. Other companies have sold Drupal themes before, but the q...
herchel.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
So huge news from me: I've been working on starting my own company (slingin premium #Drupal themes) for almost a year now, and we're **finally** launching!
This is such a huge deal for me. I wrote a somewhat introspective and somewhat nervous blog post about it at herchel.com/articles/new...
This is such a huge deal for me. I wrote a somewhat introspective and somewhat nervous blog post about it at herchel.com/articles/new...
The past tense of "reboot" should be "rebeet"
August 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The past tense of "reboot" should be "rebeet"
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🥳 CSS functions have arrived*!!! 🥳
And they are *AWESOME*
Now, you can do:
@function --alpha(--color, --opacity) {
result: rgb(from var(--color) r g b / var(--opacity));
}
div {
background: --alpha(red, 80%);
}
Lean more: una.im/5-css-functi...
(*arrived = in the latest stable Chrome)
And they are *AWESOME*
Now, you can do:
@function --alpha(--color, --opacity) {
result: rgb(from var(--color) r g b / var(--opacity));
}
div {
background: --alpha(red, 80%);
}
Lean more: una.im/5-css-functi...
(*arrived = in the latest stable Chrome)
una.im | 5 Useful CSS functions using the new @function rule
CSS custom functions are a gamechanger. Here are 5 really useful examples.
una.im
August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🥳 CSS functions have arrived*!!! 🥳
And they are *AWESOME*
Now, you can do:
@function --alpha(--color, --opacity) {
result: rgb(from var(--color) r g b / var(--opacity));
}
div {
background: --alpha(red, 80%);
}
Lean more: una.im/5-css-functi...
(*arrived = in the latest stable Chrome)
And they are *AWESOME*
Now, you can do:
@function --alpha(--color, --opacity) {
result: rgb(from var(--color) r g b / var(--opacity));
}
div {
background: --alpha(red, 80%);
}
Lean more: una.im/5-css-functi...
(*arrived = in the latest stable Chrome)
Reposted by Mike Herchel
✨ The quarterly Women in Drupal meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, August 13th, 1 PM ET onwards.
💙 This invite-only virtual gathering offers a safe and welcoming space to share, discuss, and explore!
📍 Joining details will be shared in the "womenindrupal" channel on Drupal Slack 30 minutes prior.
💙 This invite-only virtual gathering offers a safe and welcoming space to share, discuss, and explore!
📍 Joining details will be shared in the "womenindrupal" channel on Drupal Slack 30 minutes prior.
August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
✨ The quarterly Women in Drupal meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, August 13th, 1 PM ET onwards.
💙 This invite-only virtual gathering offers a safe and welcoming space to share, discuss, and explore!
📍 Joining details will be shared in the "womenindrupal" channel on Drupal Slack 30 minutes prior.
💙 This invite-only virtual gathering offers a safe and welcoming space to share, discuss, and explore!
📍 Joining details will be shared in the "womenindrupal" channel on Drupal Slack 30 minutes prior.
Reposted by Mike Herchel
Hi all! 👋 I was laid off and am looking for my next senior front end developer role.
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
Resume | Aubrey Sambor
A blog about web development, knitting, and other assorted things.
aubreysambor.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hi all! 👋 I was laid off and am looking for my next senior front end developer role.
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
I have 19+ years of experience working with small agencies and Fortune 500 companies and focus on writing clean, accessible HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Resume: aubreysambor.com/resume/
Leads/reposts appreciated!
Reposted by Mike Herchel
The Open Web was built on a fair exchange: content in return for visitors. AI broke that deal. We need new systems to support creators, not leave them behind. My thoughts on the forward: dri.es/the-webs-bro... /cc @cloudflare.social #openweb #ai
The web's broken deal with AI companies
AI companies are breaking the web's economic model by extracting content without compensating creators, but new enforcement tools and content licensing marketplaces could restore fair compensation.
dri.es
July 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Open Web was built on a fair exchange: content in return for visitors. AI broke that deal. We need new systems to support creators, not leave them behind. My thoughts on the forward: dri.es/the-webs-bro... /cc @cloudflare.social #openweb #ai