Responsive Design - Understanding Fluid Grids

The video tutorial explains the transition from fixed-width grids to fluid grid layouts, emphasizing the importance of responsive design for various screen sizes. It introduces key terminology such as columns, gutters, and margins, and discusses how content is organized within parent containers. The tutorial also covers column structures, breakpoints, and provides practical guidance on setting up fluid grids in Figma for mobile, tablet, and desktop views.

What was the standard pixel width for most websites before the advent of fluid grid layouts?

• 1200 pixels

• 960 pixels

• 800 pixels

• 1024 pixels

In fluid grid terminology, what are the spaces between columns called?

• Borders

• Gutters

• Margins

• Padding

What is the purpose of flexible margins in a fluid grid layout?

• To define column width

• To fix the content width

• To occupy remaining space

• To align text

What is a column structure in the context of fluid grids?

• The number of rows in a grid

• The number of columns used to compose a grid

• The height of the grid

• The width of the gutters

What is a breakpoint in responsive design?

• A type of margin

• A specific range of screen sizes where a layout adjusts

• A fixed width for columns

• A point where the grid breaks

For mobile views, what is the recommended width for gutters and side margins?

• 16 pixels

• 24 pixels

• 8 pixels

• 32 pixels

Why should you avoid designing desktop views at large resolutions like 1920 by 1080?

• It is too small for most screens

• It does not adapt well to smaller screens

• It is too large for mobile devices

• It is not supported by most browsers