Inclusive Responsiveness – Why Responsive Web Design Is Not Enough and What We Can Do About This

Abstract

Responsive web design has pioneered the way in which modern web applications adapt to the screen. However, catering for the interaction device is not enough when aiming for the best user experience that is tailored to a specific context of use. In this paper, we describe existing and envisioned design techniques that allow a web author to adapt to the full range of parameters provided by a specific context of use. We hereby examine the four components of context of use as drivers for adaptations: the user, their task, their equipment, and their environment. In conclusion, we fathom how far we are, and what obstacles have yet to be overcome on our way to “inclusive responsiveness” on the web.