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Responsive Design
What is responsive design?
Responsive design in the context of software products and devices refers to an approach that allows a user interface to adapt and optimize itself across different screen sizes and device types. Considerations include
- Fluid layouts - flexible layouts that automatically adjust to fit the screen.
- Adaptive Content - Content and functionality that adapts based on the device capabilities (for example image resizing)
- Device-Specific Optimizations - For example using touch gestures on mobile devices
- Consistent experience - while adapting to different devices, responsive design aims to maintain a consistent user experience and brand identity across platforms
Why is responsive design important?
Responsive design is crucial for software products and devices for several key reasons including
- Enhanced User Experience: Responsive design ensures a seamless and optimized experience across all devices, from desktops to smartphones.
- Accessibility: Responsive design principles align with accessibility best practices, making your site more inclusive to all users
How responsive is RM Compare?
As you can see from the images in this post the current RM Compare design does have a degree of responsiveness, this includes personalised and accessible viewing controls.
The level and quality of responsiveness is imperfect - it is something we continue to work hard to improve within the constraints provided by our current technology.
How can I help?
As a 'live' user tester you can really help by offering suggestions about how to improve all parts of the product including its responsiveness. Get in touch with your thoughts any time.