The document discusses responsive, adaptive, and mobile web design. It provides an overview of the differences between responsive and adaptive approaches. It notes that context is changing as mobile usage increases and discusses tools and techniques for liquid, responsive design including visual frameworks, prototyping tools, and testing on real devices. The document recommends embracing this changing context by measuring user behavior across devices and taking a different approach to data analysis and content delivery.
20. markboulton.co.uk/journal/gridset-and-the-red-pill
Responsive design is time-consuming. Not
just writing the code, but all the way back to
content requirements, typography, layout,
managing client needs and expectations, Q.A and
bug testing.
Making websites this way adds time. In
some cases, too much. Or rather, we’re spending
time on the wrong things.
Mark Boulton
21. If you’re making websites,
chances are you’ve given some
thought to what constitutes a
responsive-friendly design
process — and you’ve probably
found that adding a mockup
for every breakpoint isn’t a
sustainable approach.
www.alistapart.com/articles/responsive-comping-obtaining-signoff-with-mockups/
22. Using a predefined grid seems
to make as much sense as using a
predefined colour scheme.
www.alistapart.com/articles/the-infinite-grid/
38. Where are people using mobile devices?
Source: Compete's Quarterly Smartphone Report
84%
80%
76%
69%
64%
62%
47%
at home
during miscellaneous downtime
throughout the day
waiting in lines of waiting for
appointments
while shopping
at work
while watching TV
during commute in to work