Designing for the dynamic web

Abstract

Today, more Americans access the Internet through a mobile device instead of a PC. As the number and diversity of connected devices increases, websites are stretched to their limit. The visual design and layout conventions that web designers have relied on for traditional desktop-sized screens are quickly becoming outdated. There are new approaches that allow web designers to present content and improve the experience of using a site, regardless of the screen size. This workshop will provide a survey of these approaches—responsive and adaptive web design—with hands-on examples. We will discuss the differences between responsive design and adaptive design and the impact those methodologies have on web layouts. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamic web’s impact on the visual design of sites but will also include process, planning, technical implementations, and interaction and usability considerations.