Introduction

Welcome to our guide on advanced WordPress theme design. In this tutorial, we'll explore techniques for creating responsive and modern layouts that make your website look great on all devices and provide an outstanding user experience.

1. Responsive Design

Responsive design is essential for modern websites. Use media queries in your CSS to adapt your layout to different screen sizes. Here's an example of creating a responsive CSS layout:

                @media (max-width: 768px) {
                  /* CSS rules for small screens */
                }
            

2. Mobile-First Approach

Embrace a mobile-first design approach to ensure your website looks great on smartphones. Start with the mobile layout and progressively enhance it for larger screens. Here's an example of a mobile-first CSS rule:

                @media (min-width: 768px) {
                  /* CSS rules for larger screens */
                }
            

3. Flexbox and Grid Layouts

Utilize CSS flexbox and grid layouts to create modern and flexible designs. Here's an example of using CSS grid to create a responsive layout:

                .container {
                  display: grid;
                  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                  grid-gap: 20px;
                }
            

4. Typography and Font Pairing

Pay attention to typography. Choose modern and readable fonts. Consider font pairing for a harmonious look. Here's an example of adding Google Fonts to your theme:

                <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto:400,700" rel="stylesheet">
                body {
                  font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
                }
            

5. CSS Preprocessors

Consider using CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS to streamline your stylesheet development. These tools offer features like variables and mixins for efficient coding. Here's an example of defining a SASS variable:

                $primary-color: #3498db;
                body {
                  color: $primary-color;
                }