Since mobile devices have now overtaken the desktop in popularity, it’s necessary that web designers design with mobile in mind.

Mobile-first is popular as a technique because it is easier to scale mobile up, than scale desktop down. However, sometimes the choice is taken out of your hands. Commonly, designers find themselves adapting existing desktop designs to mobile. And because some elements don’t translate well, it’s essential web designers understand what specific adjustments to make when designing for the small screen. Here’s how: