In Episode 11, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey, along with developer Chad, to tackle a common but frustrating issue—why web designs that look perfect in Figma often fall apart when built for real-world use.
They explore the biggest challenges of translating static designs into fully responsive websites, including:
✅ The problem with designing for just one screen size
✅ Why text, images, and layouts often break in development
✅ What developers wish designers knew about responsive design
✅ Lessons learned from their own website redesign mistakes
Chad shares a developer’s perspective on why rigid, pixel-perfect designs don’t always work and how to approach layouts with flexibility in mind. Through real-world experiences—including High Monkey’s own site rebuild—the team discusses the need for good communication between design and development and how to avoid the most common headaches.
To close things out, they share practical tips on designing for multiple screen sizes, working more effectively with developers, and ensuring that your website doesn’t just look great—it actually functions for all the devices browsing your website.
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(0:00) - Intro
(2:06) Design is checkers… development is chess
(4:53) Common responsive design fails
(7:18) Unfortunately we are speaking from experience.
(11:09) How many breakpoints do you design for???
(15:40) Designers & developers need to talk
(18:07) - Outro
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