What is your strategy for dealing with non-responsive web design projects?

1 Assess the project

The first step is to assess the project and identify the main issues and challenges that make it non-responsive. For example, you might have to deal with fixed-width layouts, large images, complex fonts, incompatible plugins, or outdated code. You should also check how the website looks and behaves on different browsers, devices, and screen sizes, using tools like Google Chrome DevTools or Responsive Design Checker. This will help you prioritize the most urgent and important fixes and set realistic goals and expectations.

2 Use responsive frameworks

One of the easiest and fastest ways to make a non-responsive web design project more responsive is to use a responsive framework. A responsive framework is a set of pre-made code and components that can help you create flexible and adaptable layouts, grids, menus, buttons, forms, and other elements. Some of the most popular responsive frameworks are Bootstrap, Foundation, Materialize, and Tailwind CSS. You can use these frameworks to modify or replace the existing code and structure of your project, or to create new pages and features.

3 Optimize images and media

Another common problem that affects the responsiveness of web design projects is the size and format of images and media. Large and high-resolution images and videos can slow down your website and cause layout issues on smaller screens. To optimize your images and media, you should use tools like TinyPNG, ImageOptim, or Cloudinary to compress and resize them without losing quality. You should also use responsive images techniques, such as the srcset and sizes attributes, or the picture element, to serve different versions of your images depending on the device and screen size.

4 Simplify fonts and icons

Fonts and icons are another aspect of web design that can affect the responsiveness of your project. If you use too many fonts or icons, or if they are not compatible with all browsers and devices, you can create visual clutter and inconsistency. To simplify your fonts and icons, you should use web fonts, such as Google Fonts or Font Awesome, that are easy to load and display. You should also limit the number of fonts and icons you use, and choose ones that are clear and legible on different screen sizes. You can also use CSS properties, such as font-size , line-height , and font-weight , to adjust the appearance of your fonts and icons.

5 Test and debug

The final step is to test and debug your web design project to make sure it is responsive and functional on all browsers, devices, and screen sizes. You should use tools like BrowserStack, LambdaTest, or CrossBrowserTesting to simulate how your website looks and works on different platforms and scenarios. You should also use tools like Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights, or GTmetrix to measure and improve the performance and accessibility of your website. You should also ask for feedback from your clients, users, or peers, and make any necessary changes or improvements.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?