The Principles of Responsive Web Design

The web is nearly 25 years old, responsive design as an approach to designing for it more than five years old. By now we should have an understanding of the principles that form the basis of successful (responsive) web design, and a framework within which we can talk about how well our work meets the aspirations and founding ideals of the medium. What might these principles be?


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