Chapter 7. Adding graphics in the browser with CSS
This chapter covers
- Using CSS as a design tool
- Maintaining proportions in a responsive site
- Adding responsive media
- Using icon fonts in your design
- Using SVG in modern sites
It was tempting to title this chapter “Designing in the Browser” because we’re now at what might commonly be referred to as a “detail design” phase. We’ve already designed the site, and we’ve discussed the user interface, content, visual brand, and identity; everything is ready for us to start crafting a more detailed presentation layer.
In chapter 2 we used Photoshop to create a presentation layer for our site (figure 2.8). This showed designers how to take their typical workflow and apply it to mobile design. ...
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