State-of-the-art UI features make a website engaging. Mobile-first design works well when these features are simple; complex features may require desktop-first design.
Are you designing for mobile or desktop use? If your website is designed to be used primarily on mobile, mobile-first design could be an effective design strategy.
Mobile-first design works well when the user flow—the path the user takes through your website to achieve a goal—is simple. Complex flows may need a desktop-first strategy.
Consider the strategy—mobile-first or desktop-first—used for similar applications. If your competitors are going mobile-first, it may be time to follow suit.
If most users will access your website via mobile, mobile-first design may work better. Similarly, if they will primarily use it on desktop, desktop-first may be better.
Ultimately, the design strategy you choose comes down to the design team’s skills, the client’s needs and preferences, and what will create the best user experience!
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