We do our best to help you “Go Responsive … Responsibly.” When we build websites with responsive design at Bear Web Design we focus on what a mobile, tablet or desktop visitor is wanting to accomplish. Working with our clients we try to create a user experience that is optimal in varying device sizes.
Some Key Quotes from Article:
What Makes a Responsive Website Design Successful?
It’s not just about resizing the site. Responsive design should serve the user’s needs clearly, quickly, and intuitively. The quote below summarizes one of the most overlooked principles:
“…viewing websites on mobile devices is generally quite slow, most people are reluctant to start tapping all over a page. This means that design must make it visually clear what elements on the site allow for user interactions. Buttons, links, form fields and other points of user interaction must be large enough to be clicked easily, and spaced far enough away from other page elements that users don’t risk clicking the wrong elements.”
— Website Magazine
Practical Mobile UX Tips
Here’s another takeaway from the article that speaks directly to menu usability:
“A safer approach for many sites will be to use a drop-down or ‘select’ menu. The user simply clicks the menu and scrolls to the selection (or category) of interest.”
In other words, design should guide interaction—especially on mobile. Clear labels, tappable elements, and thoughtful spacing aren’t just design choices; they’re usability essentials.
The Importance of Responsive Design
“… viewing websites on mobile devices is generally quite slow, most people are reluctant to start tapping all over a page. This means that design must make it visually clear what elements on the site allow for user interactions. Buttons, links, form fields and other points of user interaction must be large enough to be clicked easily, and spaced far enough away from other page elements that users don’t risk clicking the wrong elements.”
“A safer approach for many sites will be to use a drop-down or “select” menu. The user simply clicks the menu and scrolls to the selection (or category) of interest.”
