Posted by Bergamot on 04/05/07 21:03

David Segall wrote:
> Bergamot <bergamot@visi.com> wrote:
>>
>>I think these guys did pretty well:
>>http://www.brightfinance.co.uk/
> Really? I am using the latest version of Firefox and Internet Explorer
> under an up-to-date version of Windows XP. The page appears to be
> merely an 800x600 pixel design that is centered in the browser window.

You are mistaken. The columns widths are set in % (of window) with a
total max-width in ems, so the design adapts with both the window and
text size. Maximize your browser window then change the text size up or
down and see what happens. Make your browser window narrower and see
what happens.

I wish all multi-columned sites were designed this way, except they
shouldn't set the body font-size so dang small of course. As it is, this
design adapts very well to my browser's large minimum font size setting
(17px). That's something I don't see that often.

> There is no attempt to use the extra space provided in a window that
> is any larger than 800x600.

Must be your default text size makes 800px wide a good line length. If
it were wider, you'd probably complain about text being hard to read. :(

> The essential element advocated by the "fluid design" advocates is
> that the page should automatically adjust to fit the visitors screen
> size.

Which this site does. You just don't notice it because of your
particular browser settings. It is very noticeable in mine, which is why
the site immediately sprang to mind.

So what would you have them do differently?


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Berg

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