Responsive Design Fundamentals

Introduces the concepts behind responsive design, covering concepts like screen density, fluid grids, and responsive images, as well as actual design strategies that guide you from mock-up to testing.Web projects need to work across multiple devices, screen sizes, and browsing contexts. Web designs need to be responsive to these variables, providing an optimal viewing experience for each scenario. In this course, author James Williamson introduces responsive design to new web designers and fills in any gaps experienced designers may have, while providing a deeper exploration of how current trends in devices, connectivity, and user experience are driving its adoption. The course covers concepts like screen density, fluid grids, and responsive images, as well as actual design strategies that guide you from mock-up to testing. Topics include: What is responsive design? Controlling viewports Designing for multiple screen densities Working with media queries Using fluid grids Building responsive forms Optimizing site performance Building responsive mockups Developing a content strategy Designing for mobile capabilities Creating flexible HTML Testing responsive designs