This week we were to read about Chapter 10 of our book. Chapter 10 deals with mobile devises and websites on there which is perfect to learn about, right before we deal with project 3. In dealing with mobile devices, its way different to design then, unlike regular computer websites. Usability problems are the worst case when designing something for mobile devices. When reading something on a mobile device is easier to put text in smaller chucks rather than a whole bunch at one time. The smallness of a mobile device tends to make you want to leave out things, a subset of the full site. Dont just make the full website on the mobile, gradually start your way up leading your mobile site to look like the website but not exactly the same. Scaleable design can be a lot of work and its hard to do well, you have to try and make it usable to any fit screen. Things to know when building a website is allow zooming, dont make the person hunt down a lot, always provide a link to the full website. The apps in which you create need to be learnable and easy to access. The apps also have to be memorable and not confusing. When you get on an app you should know how to navigate it and come naturally, like a website on a computer. It was really interesting to read all this information about mobile devices. It definitely puts things in perspective for my next project.
3 links to responsive design testers/articles :
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2013/07/how-to-test-responsive-designs-for-free/
http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/responsive-web-design--webdesign-15155
http://www.cio.com/article/742592/Why_Responsive_Web_Design_Is_Here_to_Stay
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