An approach to building websites so a single layout automatically rearranges and resizes itself to look good on any screen, from a phone to a wide desktop monitor.
Synonyms
- responsive design
- RWD
Related terms
In plain words
- a website that reshapes itself to fit any screen
- one site that works on phone and desktop
Usage example
Thanks to responsive web design, the shop looked just as clean on a phone as on a laptop.
Don't confuse with…
- adaptive designResponsive design fluidly reflows one layout to any width; adaptive design swaps between a few fixed layouts chosen per device.
Categories
- Responsive & adaptive design