Responsive website design is a great solution to our multi-screen problem but it is hard to incorporate from a print perspective There is no fixed absolute size.

There is no millimeter or inch There is no physical size to fight with Designing in pixels only for desktop and mobile is also a thing of the past as more and more gadgets can open a website.

So here let’s explain some basic principles of responsive web design so that we can adopt the fluid bag instead of fighting it.

To keep it simple we can focus on the layout Yes responsive goes much deeper than that and if you want to learn more this is a good start

So let’s get started Stay tuned till the end

Responsive vs Adaptive Web Design

It may seem the same but it is not. Both approaches complement each other so there is no right or wrong way to do it. Let the subject matter decide.

The flow

As the screen size gets smaller the content starts taking up more vertical square space and anything below it will be pushed down this impacts where it goes if you are used to designing with pixels and dots this can be hard to understand but once you get used to it it makes total sense

Relative units

Canvas can be a desktop mobile screen or anything in between. Pixels can also vary. So we need units that are flexible and scale everywhere.

Contact units like percentages or fonts come in handy. So making something 50 wide means it always takes up half the screen (or blue board, which is the size of an empty browser window)

Breakpoints

Breakpoints allow the layout to change at predetermined points i.e. three columns on desktop, but only one column on mobile devices. Most of the time the fold can be changed from one website to another Usually,

where you place it depends on your content If a sentence breaks you may need to add a breakpoint but use these with caution as it can quickly get messy when it becomes hard to understand what is affecting what

Max and Min values

Sometimes it’s great to have content span the full width of the screen such as on a mobile device but it often makes less sense to have content span the full width of your TV screen and this is a common practice.

This is where min-max values ​​help. For example, a width of 100% and a smaller width of a thousand pixels would mean that the content fills the screen but doesn’t exceed 1000 pixels.

Nested objects

Do you remember the whitespace? Having too many elements dependent on each other will make them hard to control so wrapping the elements in a container keeps it even more

understandable, clean, and neat. This is where star symbols like pixels can help. They are useful for content that you don’t want to scale like logos and buttons.

Mobile or Desktop first

Technically there is no significant difference if a project is started from a smaller screen to a larger one (mobile first) or vice versa (desktop first)

However, if you want to start with mobile first then this last bit of customization is worth adding and may help you decide. Often people start with both at once so really go and see what works best for you

Webfonts vs System fonts

Do you want to have a great-looking Futura or Didot on your website? Use those fonts. They look amazing. Remember that each one will be downloaded and the more you have the longer the page will take to load.

System fonts on the other hand are much faster, so users will fall back to default fonts when they don’t have them handy.

Bitmap images vs Vectors

Does your icon have lots of details and some fancy effects applied? If yes then use a bitmap. If not then consider using a vector image.

For bitmaps use JPG, PNG, or GIF. For vectors, the best choice would be CV or Icon fonts. Each has some advantages and some drawbacks.

However, take care of the size and no image should go online without optimization. On the other hand vector fonts are smaller but some older browsers will not support it.

Also if it has a lot of characters then it can be heavier than a bitmap. So choose wisely.

Prioritize Performance

A responsive design isn’t just about looks, performance matters too. Optimize images to improve loading times, take advantage of browser casing, and minimize code.

A fast responsive website improves user experience and can make a positive impact.

Conclusion

Responsive web design is essential to creating a modern user-friendly website. By understanding and implementing these 10 principles,

you can ensure that your site looks great and works smoothly across all divisions, giving the visitor an optimal experience. Keep these basics in mind and you’ll be well on your way to mastering responsive design. Stay tuned. We’ll keep doing similar topics for you. Thank you.

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