Let’s face it, most of us create and build websites on the desktop. The tools we use are designed for the desktop. And because of that, our mindset is focused on the desktop. Most clients visualize their designs from a desktop perspective.
The issue is – that is not how most of us are consuming daily content.
When we design for the desktop and then try to make it work on mobile – we’re only getting half the project done right. Mobile devices and tablets have unique user experiences, that are different from the desktop. You could even make the case that at a minimum you are designing for at least three unique experiences: desktop, tablet, and mobile.
I realize responsive designs are meant to solve the layout problem. I know that designing with a mobile first approach helps focus our attention on the smallest devices first. But what about the user experience?
Designing to provide a great user experience on any device is not simply a matter of resizing content. Media queries alone will not solve the problem.
I started examining how much time I was spending with my clients discussing the unique user experiences on mobile, tablets, and desktops. What I discovered
Source: https://managewp.org/articles/13602/letting-go-of-the-desktop-design-mindset
source https://williechiu40.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/letting-go-of-the-desktop-design-mindset/
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