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Stephanie Briones
February 15, 2013
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Make Better Things Part Two.
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February 15, 2013
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Transcript
MAKE BETTER THINGS part two
FIVE RELIABLE PRACTICES 1. Content first 2. Type is always
!important; 3. Use color thoughtfully 4. Use a grid 5. Make it Responsive
Questions are welcome
Use a grid 4
Why use a grid?
Advertisement Logo Article Content Header
None
SOME THINGS GRIDS PROVIDE 1. Consistent layouts 2. More organized
content 3. Clearly structured information 4. Meaningful placement
thinkingwithtype.com/contents/grid
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None
“Any time more than one element is present, there is
the suggestion of a human agenda at work, a pattern of order being imposed. Design is nothing if not order applied to disorder.” —KHOI VINH, ORDERING DISORDER
Start using grids
None
None
What I use
hashgrid.com
CSS Background Image
xscopeapp.com/guide
Ordering Disorder
Grid Frameworks
Grids don’t have to be difficult.
Make it Responsive 5
What is Responsive Web Design?
mediaqueri.es
@media all and (max-width: 699px) and (min-width: 520px){ ! !
button { ! ! width: 100%;! ! } }
@media all and (max-width: 699px) and (min-width: 520px){ ! !
button { ! ! width: 100%;! ! } }
width=device-width <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial- scale=1, maximum-scale=1">
Use percentages for margins, padding, widths, and images.
“Web design is responsive design, Responsive Web Design is web
design, done right.” —ANDY CLARKE
My Process
None
None
Responsive Frameworks
Useful RWD Tools
Chrome Dev Tools
responsinator.com
iOS Simulator
better yet, a real mobile device
xscopeapp.com/guide
Responsive Web Design
Bonus Points
Don't forget the details Optimize for Retina
Use SVG and Icon Fonts when you can
thenounproject.com
css-tricks.com/examples/IconFont
weloveiconfonts.com
icomoon.io
fontello.com
SOME ADVICE 1. Don't over-think grids 2. Build things fluidly
Thanks.
Image Credits: Vintage Bike Article: classiclightweights.co.uk/designs/bastide-hs.html ✎