10 great examples of responsive design from around the world

Responsive design as a standard feature on a website is growing quickly.

There is no longer much of a debate over whether brands need a mobile site, as consumer demand dictates that sites need to be optimised for small screens.

The choice now is between a dedicated mobile site, an app, or responsive design.

So to show how responsive design can be applied in practice, here are 10 examples from around the world…

By David Olshanetsky August 2nd 2013 13:49

Global News Canada

Alex De Fluvia: Spain

World Wildlife Fund: United States

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10 great examples of responsive design from around the world

Mitsubishi Motors Australia

Alex De Fluvia: Spain

British Council: Ukraine

Comp.ly: United States

Asia Web Net: Thailand

World Wildlife Fund: United States

Vimlewebb: Sweden

Voucher Codes: UK

Capital One: US

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