When Ethan Marcotte coined responsive design in 2010, smartphones were still finding their footing. When Luke Wroblewski argued for mobile-first in 2011, desktop was still dominant. In 2025, mobile is the primary context for over 60% of web traffic.
Beyond the Breakpoint
Breakpoint-based design fails to capture the nuance of modern device diversity. Container queries, intrinsic sizing, and fluid type are better tools for designing interfaces that adapt gracefully to any context.
