Browsing on tablets and mobile is set to overtake traditional desktop browsing by the end of this year, meaning it’s more important than ever that a website looks its best across the multifarious screen sizes on the market today. This hands-on, intermediate-level course examines the fundamentals of optimising web pages to ensure a consistent user experience for any device.
You’ll build a sample web page, enabling you to familiarise yourself with the essential responsive design techniques and principles, including working with fluid grids and responsive images. You’ll also gain an understanding of the mobile-first strategy, which imbues your web design with greater flexibility. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills necessary to build new responsive websites, or retrofit your existing one.
This course is for you if...
- You’re planning or building a website that your target audience is likely to browse via a tablet or mobile phone
- You’re an aspiring web designer who wants to take advantage of the boom in mobile and tablet usage
PLEASE NOTE: While this is a standalone, intermediate-level course, it could also work as a follow-up for anyone who has been on our Build a website: Introduction to HTML5 and CSS3 course.
Course description
This user-friendly course mixes theory and interactive workshops to enable attendees to put their training into practice by building a sample responsive website. This accessible course offers plenty of scope for individual feedback and Q&As, ensuring all attendees learn at their own pace. Topics covered over the weekend include:
- The three keys to responsive web design
- Flexible grids and type
- Responsive images
- Media queries and breakpoints
- Testing and tweaking your breakpoints
- The mobile-first strategy
Tutor profile
Carlo Rossi has 20 years’ experience in print and web design. He currently works as a web element designer at the Guardian, and as a freelance web designer.
Details
Dates: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2015
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £449 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
