In the "neunmalklug" section, I publish tips, tricks and technical information about graphic and web design at irregular intervals. Today:
What is responsive web design and how does it work?
"Responsive web design" is a technique for developing websites in which the layout is designed to automatically adapt to the size and resolution of the device on which the website is displayed. This ensures an optimal user experience on all devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. This is achieved through the use of flexible grid systems, flexible images and media queries.
Here are 9 recommendations for a responsive website:
- Use of a flexible grid structure for the website to ensure that content automatically adapts to different screen sizes and devices.
- Use CSS media queries to customise the layout and size of images for different screen sizes.
- Use fonts that are easy to read on all devices and adjust their size for different screen sizes.
- Avoid unnecessary elements that could slow down the loading time of the website.
- Use of images and graphics with a resolution that is suitable for the respective device.
- Use of clear and concise menus and navigation elements that are easy to use even on smaller screens.
- Testing the website on different devices to ensure that it looks and works well on all screen sizes and devices.
- Minimise the use of pop-ups or other elements that force the user to click on certain buttons in order to use the website.
- Use of a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress, which supports and automatically adapts the creation of responsive content.
