User Experience

Responsiveness

Plain English

It is whether the design still works properly on different screens.

Definition

How well a design adapts to different screen sizes.

In practice

Used to ensure glossaryUsabilityUsability is how easy and efficient it is for users to complete tasks within a product. It focuses on clarity, simplicity, and reducing effort so users can achieve their goals without confusion or friction.Open glossary term across devices.

The reality

If it breaks on mobile, it fails.

Related Services

User Experience User Interface Design Accessibility Information Architecture

Related Terms

Mobile First Adaptive Design Layout

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I had a fantastic experience working with Andy. One of his most impressive achievements during our time at NHS HEE was masterminding a deeply complex information architecture for a new platform that brought together a large number of legacy websites.

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