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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
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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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“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
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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
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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 ✎