15 min20 XP

Mobile First Design

Building from Small to Large

Step 1 of 5

What is Mobile First?

Mobile first means designing for phones FIRST, then adding features for bigger screens!

The Philosophy:

Start small and simple, then enhance!

  • Step 1: Design for mobile (smallest screen)
  • Step 2: Add features for tablets
  • Step 3: Add more features for desktops

Why Mobile First?

Mobile First Benefits

  • → Focuses on essential content
  • → Faster mobile performance
  • → Easier to enhance than reduce
  • → Mobile traffic is growing!

Desktop First Problems

  • → Hard to remove features
  • → Slower mobile performance
  • → Mobile feels like an afterthought
  • → More complex CSS

Remember: Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices! Design for them first.