Design for mobile, reach more people
UX tips to help public sector and not-for-profit teams create mobile-friendly digital services that work on any device, anywhere.
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Test your site on real phones
Emulators only tell half the story — nothing beats actual device testing.
Try a range of devices
Use Android and iPhone, older and newer models.
Check popular screen sizes
Focus on widths like 375px and 414px.
Test in portrait and landscape
Some layouts break when rotated.
Watch real users navigate
Observe any confusion or drop-off moments.
Fix tappable areas that are too small
Simplify navigation for small screens
Optimise for load speed on mobile
Make text readable without zooming
Design forms for mobile first
Avoid fixed elements that block content
Use mobile-friendly tables and data
Test tap feedback and loading indicators
Minimise popups and interruptions
Test your site on real phones
Emulators only tell half the story — nothing beats actual device testing.
Try a range of devices
Use Android and iPhone, older and newer models.
Check popular screen sizes
Focus on widths like 375px and 414px.
Test in portrait and landscape
Some layouts break when rotated.
Watch real users navigate
Observe any confusion or drop-off moments.
Fix tappable areas that are too small
Simplify navigation for small screens
Optimise for load speed on mobile
Make text readable without zooming
Design forms for mobile first
Avoid fixed elements that block content
Use mobile-friendly tables and data
Test tap feedback and loading indicators
Minimise popups and interruptions
Test your site on real phones
Emulators only tell half the story — nothing beats actual device testing.
Try a range of devices
Use Android and iPhone, older and newer models.
Check popular screen sizes
Focus on widths like 375px and 414px.
Test in portrait and landscape
Some layouts break when rotated.
Watch real users navigate
Observe any confusion or drop-off moments.
Fix tappable areas that are too small
Simplify navigation for small screens
Optimise for load speed on mobile
Make text readable without zooming
Design forms for mobile first
Avoid fixed elements that block content
Use mobile-friendly tables and data
Test tap feedback and loading indicators
Minimise popups and interruptions