Like HTML, CSS, and design itself, responsive design is an ever-expanding set of technologies, techniques and best practices. This reading list is intended to provide an overview and introduction to RWD, while understanding that the field is constantly evolving and changing. Checking back frequently for new links and content and resources is strongly recommended. (You can also follow me on Twitter to be notified of any new resource updates).
This reading list is a little different from the others in that it is sub-divided into several parts. First, we explore the mobile and handheld world in general, and look at its attendant technological and design challenges, followed by the fundamentals of responsive design. Finally, I turn to specific problem areas in RWD, including videos, tables, and SVG, before concluding with a round-up of different techniques, technologies and use-cases.
Goals: Understand the mobile space; apply responsive methodologies and techniques to site development
Prerequisites: HTML & CSS
Total Time: (including exercises) 30 hours
Core Material
Mobile Development
RWD Fundamentals
Responsive Images
RWD Navigation
Responsive Video
Tables
SVG
Round-up
- Detecting & Controlling Touch Events
- SMS Messaging From Links
- matchMedia
- Triggering Media Queries with JS
When You’re Done
Explore responsive design with these use-cases and tutorials:
While it’s rarely directly referenced in the articles above, CSS flexbox layout works wonderfully with responsive design practices, and should be a part of every designer/developer’s skillset. If you’re unfamiliar with the module, I’d recommend starting with the Designers Guide To Flexbox series; I also have a number of flexbox examples around the site.