Knocking up a reasonable template, wireframe & design system within Photoshop. The idea is to use elements & smart objects to move them throughout the design with different sizes. Then move it over to code into the fluid responsive layout using ems & transitions to make it as natural as possible regardless of device.
@Nur - The initial template probably will be, but in the long run it should pay off. Especially since I am breaking from 'designing in the browser' & just going back the the designing itself. By doing this I build up elements for a design, using these as smart objects works beautifully & is very versatile.
@ Adam - Whilst some will no doubt criticise the static origin & working within the browser should be done, I do agree in this to an extent but creative wise I prefer this type of freedom. Throwing colours, images, brushes, smart objects around freely.
Also I should say the devices mention in the layer groups are just guidelines. I believe Responsive Web Design it NOT about particular devices & is about the design itself looking it's best & appropriate no matter what the device is.
Going through this process myself and wondering what we'll do if the new iPad 3 has the rumored Retina display. At that point your "1600 - extreme!" may actually seem tame :) I look forward to the video.
I've been casually using this as my default psd when starting projects. The key to it though has been using smart objects as changes are reflected across all states. I'll keep you updated :)
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Knocking up a reasonable template, wireframe & design system within Photoshop. The idea is to use elements & smart objects to move them throughout the design with different sizes. Then move it over to code into the fluid responsive layout using ems & transitions to make it as natural as possible regardless of device.
11 months ago
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Adam Ehrheart
That looks like one hell of a good idea.
11 months ago
Great idea but sounds like a terrible amount of work.
11 months ago
@Nur - The initial template probably will be, but in the long run it should pay off. Especially since I am breaking from 'designing in the browser' & just going back the the designing itself. By doing this I build up elements for a design, using these as smart objects works beautifully & is very versatile.
@ Adam - Whilst some will no doubt criticise the static origin & working within the browser should be done, I do agree in this to an extent but creative wise I prefer this type of freedom. Throwing colours, images, brushes, smart objects around freely.
11 months ago
Also I should say the devices mention in the layer groups are just guidelines. I believe Responsive Web Design it NOT about particular devices & is about the design itself looking it's best & appropriate no matter what the device is.
11 months ago
I am still working on this. Just testing it with a REAL project. Also making a video of the process also :)
10 months ago
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Tor Imsland
Going through this process myself and wondering what we'll do if the new iPad 3 has the rumored Retina display. At that point your "1600 - extreme!" may actually seem tame :) I look forward to the video.
3 months ago
I've been casually using this as my default psd when starting projects. The key to it though has been using smart objects as changes are reflected across all states. I'll keep you updated :)
3 months ago