Responsive Design
Responsive Design lets layout, content, and controls change to fit the available space and device.
Another example
On a narrow screen, a comparison table becomes stacked summaries but keeps the key values visible.
Main parts
- 01Foundation or token
- 02Applied component
- 03Visible state and rule
Use it when
Use it for interfaces that must fit different screen sizes or input tools.
Do not use it when
Never make the phone version by shrinking a desktop screen. Change the layout for the smaller space.
Name used in code
media queries + flexible layout Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Responsive Design to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: On a narrow screen, a comparison table becomes stacked summaries but keeps the key values visible. Design concept to apply: Responsive Design. Why it fits: Use it for interfaces that must fit different screen sizes or input tools. Do not use it when: Never make the phone version by shrinking a desktop screen. Change the layout for the smaller space. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Responsive Design. Definition: Responsive Design lets layout, content, and controls change to fit the available space and device. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.