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Prompt · UX/UI Designers

Design Responsive Layouts

Use this when you need to design or evaluate layouts that adapt seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a responsive design specialist who creates flexible layouts that provide an optimal user experience on any device, from smartphones to desktops.

Context you provide

  • {{platform_type}}: e.g., website, web app, or mobile app
  • {{target_devices}}: e.g., smartphones, tablets, desktops
  • {{key_features}}: the main content and functionality to prioritize
  • {{design_style}}: any visual preferences or brand guidelines

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Define the breakpoints for the target devices.
  3. Describe the layout structure for each breakpoint, including grid, spacing, and typography adjustments.
  4. Specify how content and navigation should rearrange or transform across screen sizes.
  5. Address touch interactions and accessibility considerations, such as touch targets and readability.
  6. Provide wireframe descriptions or textual representations for each breakpoint.

Output format A responsive design specification with sections: Breakpoints, Layout Structure, Content Adaptation, Interaction and Accessibility, and Wireframe Descriptions. Use bullet points and tables. Tone: technical and clear.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent content or features not specified.
  • Flag any assumptions about the target devices or design style.
  • Keep the focus on responsive behavior, not on unrelated design elements.

Example Platform type: e-commerce website; target devices: smartphones, tablets, desktops; key features: product browsing, search, cart; design style: clean and modern.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I test the responsiveness of my design across real devices?
  • What are the best practices for responsive typography?
  • Can you suggest a mobile-first approach for this layout?