Comments on: Liquid Vs Fixed Design

By: Fernando

Fernando — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:28:52 +0000

At WWF International we work with an interesting implementation of a liquid layout in our design (done by Clearleft and implemented by Getunik) that has proven quite effective, specially in readability.

We noticed, for example, that time spent on page has practically doubled since this design was launched about a year ago.

By: jyoseph

jyoseph — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 02:03:47 +0000

Wow, great link up there, I’ve never seen that site. I’m used to fixed width layouts, I think it gives you a lot more control. Paul, an interesting point that you brought up that I haven’t thought about before. The loss of control over the layout and how you can lose the ability to lead the user visually across the page.
That’s a great point and one that I will definitely consider. I guess you would be able to combat that by testing in all screen sizes as you develop the design.
Really great points, thanks.

By: Catalin

Catalin — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 22:04:11 +0000

great fluid design: http://www.vivabit.co.uk/ it also has a max-width defined so lines don't get to long and hard to read. Unfortunatelly that does not work in IE :)

By: Jriven

Jriven — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 04:00:15 +0000

I believe the only layouts that "work" at the site below are actually hybrids. I have yet to see a purely liquid layout that makes sense. http://liquid.rdpdesign.com

By: Paul Boag

Paul Boag — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 19:01:52 +0000

Hell, we all know its not impossible. I guess some of us find it too much like hard work sometimes ;)

By: C Montoya

C Montoya — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:16:53 +0000

Liquid layouts that work: http://liquid.rdpdesign.com It's not impossible!

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:13:54 +0000

I have yet to view a liquid design that works (show me one please). This is confounded by the fact that I normally work with my browser maximised on a wide screen 1680 x 1050 display. To me, producing liquid designed websites is like providing well laid out printed books, magazines or a newspapers in their "proper" format but also providing alternative versions printed on a toilet rolls. Not a good idea!