How to design responsive layouts using a Layouter | Editor X

If you're diving into the world of web design, you've likely come across the term "responsive design." It's a hot topic in the industry that involves designing websites or apps that can automatically react and adapt to different screen sizes, resolutions, and devices.

In this blog post, we'll be exploring how to use a Layouter on Editor X to create responsive layouts for your design projects, as well as the benefits of using this tool to design beautiful and functional websites.

What is a Layouter on Editor X?

A Layouter is a smart Flex tool found on Editor X's live learning platform that consists of responsive containers. It's excellent for items with unique designs that need to be fluid and adaptable as the viewport size changes. This feature is particularly useful when designing websites that look good on every screen size - from desktop to mobile and in-between.

Using a Layouter in Editor X

Let's dive into how to use a Layouter to create responsive layouts in Editor X. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started embracing this vibrant tool!

Step 1: Add a Layouter to your canvas

You can add a Layouter to your Editor X canvas in two ways:

1. Through the Add Section shortcut available on the editor's interface

2. By accessing the Add panel and navigating to Layout Tools, where you'll find customizable blank wireframes and designed layout suggestions for various use cases.

For this example, we'll be using the Mosaic layout option.

Step 2: Adjust the Layouter settings

Once you've added a Layouter to your canvas, you can set its width, min-width, min-height, and max-width. The Layouter's height is set to auto, which means that factors such as the item's height and the content determine its height. Additionally, when the Layouter is stretched, its height is determined by the parent container's height.

As your Layouter is added to the canvas, it will behave responsively from the get-go!

Step 3: Customize your responsive items

The responsive boxes within your Layouter are called items. These items can be customized individually, allowing you to change their design, background color, and more.

Additionally, since items are essentially containers, you can adjust their grid layout easily.

One of the unique features of a Layouter in Editor X is the ability to add different types of elements to each item - for example, text, images, videos, etc.

Step 4: Manage your items using the Inspector panel

The Inspector panel in Editor X provides you with powerful tools to manage and modify your Layouter items. Here's what you can do:

- Rearrange items within the layout

- Add new items to the layout

- Duplicate existing items

- Rename items for more straightforward organization and management

- Delete items that you don't need or want

- Choose not to display certain items, allowing you to hide them quickly without deleting them

Step 5: Choose your display type

In the Inspector panel, you can also choose from various display types for your Layouter, including:

- Columns

- Rows

- Mosaic

- Bricks

- Slider

- Slides

Additionally, you can set the direction of your layout, adjusting its flow to better suit your design.

Conclusion

With the powerful Layouter tool in Editor X, designing responsive layouts has never been easier! As a web designer or a part of the Editor X live learning community, you can take advantage of this innovative feature to create fluid, unique, and engaging designs that look good on every screen size.

So why not take part in Monthly NoCode Design Challenges, and join the community today? Not only will you get access to mentoring on how to build and grow a design business, but you'll also make connections with like-minded individuals and start furthering your career in the world of design.

Now it's time to unleash your creativity and design those beautiful responsive layouts with the Layouter tool in Editor X! Happy designing!