The design process for Reddit mobile
As you may have heard, reddit mobile launched today, at http://i.reddit.com. Reddit mobile is a specially designed version of the big reddit for mobile phones. It is more than just a custom stylesheet and a few other changes, it is a complete web app. Development on this app took approxamately 6 months, and it is only in beta. Keep reading this post for more info about the design process, ideas, and deleted content from the app.
Notes on mobile design
Mobile web design is different than desktop web design. Different screen sizes, input devices, are difficulties that designers must work with. But designers are also presented with a set of powerful tools; tools they cant use on a desktop, for various reasons.
This article is a series of observations I have made wile working on reddit mobile.
Reddit mobile Update
Work has been progressing on Reddit mobile nicely, and we are looking to roll it out soon. New features have been continuously added, and its really shaping up to be a good app.