“If you think responsive is simple, I feel bad for you son. We got 99 viewports but the iPhone’s just 1.”

In this module, I learned how to design effective mobile applications. I explored the various design considerations when designing for desktop versus mobile products. I learned about the key differences between responsive websites, mobile websites and native applications.

I also learned to recognise the different mobile application types, based on the UXDI framework. I gained knowledge in mobile design patterns and how they are different from desktop design patterns.

Topics covered in Module 8

• The mobile landscape

• Design considerations

• Responsive websites

• Mobile websites

• Native apps

• The rationale for apps

• App framework

• App types

• Unbundling

• Flows

• Mobile navigation

• Mobile navigation patterns

• Input types

• Content v. navigation

• Tap targets

• Notifications

• Displaying content