Designing a website for a mobile device raises an entirely different set of principles that should be abided by. When one visits a site on a mobile device they typically are either urgently looking for information, are bored, or feel the need to check in on something on the world wide web.
However nearly every cellular screen is significantly smaller than a desktop or laptop screen thereby diminishing the amount of information the cellular user can reasonably comprehend. “Organizing Mobile,” by Luke Wroblewsi categorized five differences pertaining to mobile web site design. They are as follows: align with how people use their mobile devices and why. emphasize content over navigation,
provide relevant options for exploration and pivoting, maintain clarity and focus and align with mobile behaviors.
Essentially these differences encapsulate the average cellular users mindset when visiting mobile web sites. They want their information quickly, and simply without having to sift through lots of navigation. The ESPN mobile app is a good example of this. All pertinent information to the viewer is easily accessible on the front page and pulls down menus are available just one click away.
This article was a nice follow up to the previous week’s journal article. Life I stated before it’s only a matter of time before computers become the dinosaurs !