Nowadays the basic 960px or 1200px grid systems are a bit too small for some design prototypes. The next optimal number is 1440px, as it still would fit into an old 1600px wide monitor and is dividable by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 32, 36, 40, 45, 48, 60, 72, 80, 90, 96, 120, 144, 160, 180, 240, 288, 360, 480. This makes it totally flexible and easy to work with.
The 1440px Grid System is based on the "1200px Grid System" by Fly Webservices and the "960 Grid System" by Nathan Smith.
Just download the package, which fits your needs. Each package includes a PSD, PNG and a CSS template file. If you want the full fun, just grab the full package, which includes 8-, 9-, and 12-column layouts.
When designing a website or an app, your focus should be the optimal navigation path of your users. As for the human eye geometry matters, it’s vital, that your elements are aligned proper and follow an optical vanishing line. Now with the 1440 grid you can place all your elements into rows – perfectly aligned and with optimal and even spacing between all columns. Even on widescreen layouts and drafts.
Responsive Design makes it possible to optimally adapt a website’s appearance to any device. Websites with responsive code are flexible in terms of layout and structure, so that elements such as navigation, side columns, and text respond according to the device’s resolution and display the appropriate version of the website. With reactive design, your site can always be shown in the best possible way, whether you’re using a smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, e-book reader, or TV.
The foundation of Responsive Design is HTML5 and CSS3. Anyone accessing the website automatically transmits the device’s properties and capabilities via media queries. The site’s layout and functions then adjust accordingly. For example, images and font sizes are scaled based on the device. As a result, the website maintains its user-friendliness regardless of the device used.
The continuously increasing use of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets also requires an adjustment in web design. Responsive Webdesign transfers a site’s usability to mobile devices, thus positively affecting the user experience. Compared to having separate mobile and desktop versions, Responsive Design reduces the time spent on content maintenance because there is only one version for all devices. This also applies to new, future devices.
In principle, any web designer can create Responsive Design. There are many training courses and online tutorials available. However, for a professional implementation of larger projects, it’s advisable to choose an agency that specializes in responsive design. This way, you can tap into the wealth of experience of experts and save both time and money. These agencies can also help you discover completely new ideas for solving problems.
Customers quickly get annoyed by a site that does not meet current standards in terms of user-friendliness. Confidence in its performance declines, and in the worst case, the customer disappears forever. Especially in e-commerce, it’s very important to have a correct, simple, yet appealing presentation of your website. A responsive online shop can optimize this presentation for all devices in one go, providing real added value to customers and inevitably leading to a higher conversion rate.