Poster Set GiveawayFreshen Up Your Walls With Creative Mobile Book Illustrations!
Our brand new Mobile Book was a labor of love. But the love doesn’t just stop there! We’re giving away 20 exclusive A3-sized (11.6 × 16.5 inches) poster sets designed and created by the oh-so-talented Mike Kus, whose abstract illustrations are featured throughout the Mobile Book.
Large previews: Mobile Landscape | Responsive Design | UX Design | The Mobile Book Addendum
I Want A Mobile Book Poster Set!
How can you get your hands on one of these posters, you ask?
All you need to do is comment on this post and tell us one good reason why mobile is so important nowadays. Or, if you already have the Mobile Book in your book collection, tell us what you like about it the most! Winners will be selected and contacted by the Smashing team on Monday, 11th of February.
If you haven’t got the Mobile Book yet, you can still get your book today. The hardcover book features everything you need to know as a designer, developer or mobile strategist to be prepared for the future. If you aren’t convinced yet, download the free sample (PDF, 8.0 Mb) first, a chapter on “Responsive Design Strategy” by Trent Walton.
Cheers and good luck!
Bleyder
February 5th, 2013 3:58 pmInternet access through mobile devices is growing, and website designs should be adapted to this reality.
Ricky Lopes
February 5th, 2013 4:00 pmSo, why is mobile so important? well, i’m able to be connected to the world in real-time, 24/7 and virtually anywhere. It’s like i’m carrying my office, my home, my life in my back jeans pocket! So, how cool is that!? :)
My life without mobile would be like my life without Smashing Magazine, a dark cold boring one…
Great job Smashing Magazine on the Mobile Book, it rocks!!
BTW: I would really love to get my hands on those posters so that i can decorate my new office, please take that in consideration xD
Cheers!
Sebastijan
February 5th, 2013 4:00 pmWhy is mobile important? Funny. What is not mobile today? Everything is spinning. We are just under false impression, because If something moves at the speed of light, time stops. Right? Right. ;)
About the new book. I’m not even touching it without my gloves on. All that silver and bling-bling from the outside and top sh** content from the inside. Top class, as always. Well done SM Team!
Stephanie Lewis
February 5th, 2013 4:00 pmNo joke, I want the posters…. BUT….
Having said that, I have the hardcover Mobile book and it completely exceeded my expectations. Not only is the content wonderful, it’s one of the prettiest printed pieces I own. I only hope that I’ll get to work on a project that nice someday.
elise dv
February 5th, 2013 4:01 pmMobile is important because humans are mobile!
Roya
February 5th, 2013 4:02 pmMobile is important because you carry it even to the bathroom, it’s always with you like your brain!
Atanas Nachkov
February 5th, 2013 4:02 pmBecause I want to have the book in my pocket, not in my laptop
Aivaras Kasperaitis
February 5th, 2013 4:02 pmJust got my Mobile Book last week! Great Book!
Pei
February 5th, 2013 4:03 pmI bought the Mobile book and just finished the Chapter 1. It really opened my eyes about how complex the mobile web is. It also prepared me to face my future tasks at work (which involves mobile projects). I am going finish the Mobile book during my long long Chinese New Year holidays. There is no better way to start a new year!
Jérôme Coupé
February 5th, 2013 4:03 pmThe Mobile Book was great … not to mention the Addendum. Thanks for these insightful articles, really enjoyed all of them.
laura
February 5th, 2013 4:04 pmGorgeous! Would love to have these on my walls.
Matteo Fazzoletti
February 5th, 2013 4:04 pmIndividual books were the original mobile devices. Now we can make mobile entire libraries of information.
Aidan
February 5th, 2013 4:05 pmMobile is the first point of access.
Mobile is always with you.
We are already behind the curve.
Brands and agencies are yet to understand how important it its to put mobile first.
Ta, Aidan
Alex Fram
February 5th, 2013 4:06 pmMobile is so big these days because it’s the closest we’ve come yet to actually having computers as an extension of our bodies in a non-medical/industrial sense.
Shannon
February 5th, 2013 4:07 pmWho doesn’t browse the web from the mobile nowadays? I LOVE a smexy looking mobile site.
Michael
February 5th, 2013 4:08 pmI’d you’d seen the state of the office where I work you wouldn’t even ask why we should have them. I’m sure the carpet was a good idea in the 70′s…
Chris Yellen
February 5th, 2013 4:09 pmMobile is shaping the digital ecosystem for retail and media distribution. Nowadays we drag out iPhones and Androids to the shopping mall and ensure that we have the latest pricing a recent map or a digital coupon served via geofencing.
Remember printing out directions on yahoo maps. Pffft! The digital age was still on paper in 1999.
Christine
February 5th, 2013 4:10 pmStunning!
Stuart McCoy
February 5th, 2013 4:10 pmI’ve been reading the eBook version of the Mobile Book and it’s very informative. I just got my physical copy in the mail yesterday and the design is every bit as beautiful as the content is informative.
Rob M
February 5th, 2013 4:13 pmAs a new dad, who writes for 2 websites and works as a demonstrator in Digital Journalism – I don’t think it’d be possible for me to keep up to date with all the news & technology I need to to do my work without mobile technology. Mobile internet allows me to check websites, plans classes and even get parenting advice wherever I am, whether on the train to work or feeding my son in the dark.
Also without my mobile device, I wouldn’t have seen this competition – so mobile technology could also be responsible for me winning an amazing poster.
Nicholas
February 5th, 2013 4:13 pmWhy is mobile important? Well I am reading this on a mobile device.. seems important..
shannon johnson
February 5th, 2013 4:14 pmMobile is more than important, it is what we need to design for FIRST now. Look at the numbers! it has surpassed desktop.
Thomas Kahn
February 5th, 2013 4:14 pmMobile has changed the role of the web developer and this book was a perfect companion when I started down that road.
Mark
February 5th, 2013 4:15 pmMobile is so important today because it’s the evolution of media where we have information literally at our fingertips. From getting directions to watching a video or buying something while standing in line to buy something, mobile is the combination of all media combined into one handy device.
Alex O'Neal
February 5th, 2013 4:16 pmMobile is important in three ways I can see:
- Mobile brings technology to those to need it more easily. Think nurses providing home health care, or doctors looking up a patient’s med reaction background while on rounds.
- Mobile makes technology more accessible to those intimidated by traditional desktop interaction. Smart phones and tablets are being readily adopted by older users who never touched laptops or desktops. I’ve seen nurses who never touched a computer in the hospital confidently learn tablets and new software in a day.
- Mobile more closely meets the needs of users. I think it was Valdis Krebs who pointed out that people don’t want home phones, they want to talk to people, predicting the success of mobile. In the same way, people don’t want browsers or cameras or phones, they want to shop or read or take pictures or talk. Smart phones and tablets meet more needs, more readily.
Ryan
February 5th, 2013 4:16 pmMobile book sounds cool. Posters are great. Do want.
Arnaud
February 5th, 2013 4:17 pmNice !
WJ Reagin
February 5th, 2013 4:17 pmI teach Design, Engineering, and Technology in an urban middle school. Our school district recent adopted “mobile learning” in our classrooms and schools. I have to say that despite my initial reservations about it my students have surprised me with their knowledge, skills and know-how spirit! The information that I have found via Smashing has been invaluable for me as a teacher and as an individual! Thank you and keep it up!
Matheus Henrique
February 5th, 2013 4:18 pmWow, awesome illustrations! I want a posteeeeeer!
And why is mobile important? Because of the way it’s changing everything, since especific workers jobs till not especialized people lifes. It’s a new way to work, create, communicate, think, live. Wuhul!
Francois Wessels
February 5th, 2013 4:20 pmThese are just as awesome as the book! Please can I have them!
Jon
February 5th, 2013 4:20 pmThis book is my new Bible !
Eric Livingston
February 5th, 2013 4:21 pmMobile is the easiest way for us to be digitally connected anywhere and everywhere we go. So it becomes more and more important to us because it’s an instant connection to our friends, family, knowledge, products and services – and it keeps getting better.
Angelos Tzelepis
February 5th, 2013 4:22 pmMillions of people don’t even have a computer and home broadband connection. Mobile is not an option any more, it’s a requirement, if you want to reach a large chunk of the world.
paula
February 5th, 2013 4:24 pmMobile is important because there’s no brain chip yet. Posters, please!
Katie
February 5th, 2013 4:24 pmMobile is so important because it is everything these days. It is the trendsetter, the leader of the pack, and all our other technology is just trying to keep up (just look at TV/DVRs for example).
Most importantly, it keeps us connected more than ever before. We now can stay in touch with our loved ones, share moments as they happen, and be more productive in our work lives as well.
If I had to choose one device over all others, it would be my phone.
Jdiotte
February 5th, 2013 4:25 pmMobile is where everything is headed – instant access to everything. It’s only growing and becoming more important in our daily lives. It’s getting interesting!
Alexander Mielnicki
February 5th, 2013 4:25 pmWhy is mobile so important you ask? It’s simple.
People strive to stay connected no matter where they are. The number of smart devices has grown so much over the past few years, and will continue to grow exponentially into the future. Just a little while ago, Facebook’s mobile user base surpassed their desktop website. That’s crazy!
Everyone wants to know that next thing, or piece of news, and the entire world is right there in their pocket.
Maeve Connor
February 5th, 2013 4:25 pmMobile is so important because it puts the Internet in the hands of more people (for those who can’t afford a PC), more of the time (people on the go), in more relevant ways (here, now).
Adam
February 5th, 2013 4:26 pmLove the book and the abstract posters
Ethan Hackett
February 5th, 2013 4:27 pmMobile is incredibly important because it’s being used. The bottom line is you’re either catering to your users or your not and those that do create happier users.
My walls need your posters – they’re so so empty :( http://ethanhackett.com/downloads/office-space.jpg
Todd
February 5th, 2013 4:28 pmI just received the hard copy yesterday and was really taken by the overall quality! It’s like its own little work of art, and I almost want to just continue reading the digital copy so that it remains in pristine condition.
sspela
February 5th, 2013 4:29 pmyou cannot possibly store all the real newspapers and games at the loo as well as in a mobile phone =) … of course this is only one nice benefit…
Simon Wolkenhauer
February 5th, 2013 4:30 pmGreat posters!
Paul
February 5th, 2013 4:30 pmOne of the reasons mobile is so important to our profession is that it brings with it a lot of unknowns; and unknowns are what we, as developers and designers, live for. It pushes us to create, solve problems and develop new technology – and that’s what makes this industry so exciting.
Joshua Naylor
February 5th, 2013 4:30 pmThese prints are beautiful! I want one!
Michael Youngblood
February 5th, 2013 4:30 pmMobile is very important. Everyday there is more and more people disconnecting themselves from their desks which only leaves them with mobile devices to accomplish their goals. For instance, I believe if I am standing in a long line, I could save myself time at my desk if I start going through my email.
Everyday I see the numbers rising on mobile site usage. It is crazy how much this world has changed be wise the world gave us good use of the Internet on our phones.
Marco
February 5th, 2013 4:31 pmThe funny thing is that I already wanted to contact you about these beautiful art paintings Especially the one with the face and all the colour lines. It fascinated me! This is it!
If I don’t win or something, where can I buy a copy?
Sorry, I could not read the book yet. The customers want me ;-)
Cheers
Luive
February 5th, 2013 4:31 pmThe Best Access of Internet Is The One That’s With You
Tracey King
February 5th, 2013 4:31 pmMobile mobile – educational institutions need to get on board, and produce and anticipate what our students expect in a post secondary environment. These small devices have so much information readily accessed 24/7, and is by your side even on the night stand, Thank you for the free pdf. Love those graphics!
Snowy_Cold
February 5th, 2013 4:32 pmI’m not sure if I’ll get any of those gorgeous posters… But, here’s my shot:
Because Mobile Is Always Be The Future!
David Dickerson
February 5th, 2013 4:32 pmMobile is important because of the broad and immediate access and connectivity that it provides. Creating experiences that can be effectively and comfortably viewed and used on any device increases your possible reach and audience.
Laura G.
February 5th, 2013 4:34 pmMobile is important because today’s students are all about mobile!
Blake
February 5th, 2013 4:35 pmHow about a story on why mobile is so great? When moving into my new apartment, I had to pay an unexpected administration fee and they did not accept checks. Instead of having to leave and take care of the payment later, I was able to use my mobile device to set up my account on their website and pay directly from my bank account (which I also linked on my mobile). All done immediately, on the spot, while sitting at the apartment office. Thanks to my mobile, move-in was a breeze!
Maxime RICHARD
February 5th, 2013 4:36 pmMobile is not the future, it’s part of our lives now. Just 2 years ago, I couldn’t imagine to own a smartphone, ’cause I found it useless. Now I’m proud to see that responsive webdesign will bring a breath of fresh air to our work habits.
It’s the beginning of a new way of thinking, and we all take part in this new adventure.
Webdevelopers shoud be aware of that, and everyone working for the Web should buy the Mobile Book to stay up-to-date ;)
Janyce Page
February 5th, 2013 4:37 pmI’m so excited that I got the bundle including The Mobile Book hard copy and the electronic version. I have it at my disposal at all times. Although, I like to carry the hard copy with me because it looks just devine.
Jamie
February 5th, 2013 4:38 pmThank you for showcasing with Mike Kus abstract illustrations. They are beautiful.
Graham
February 5th, 2013 4:38 pmGreat designs and a good example of the use of vector images for scalable designs.
Joel Lackey
February 5th, 2013 4:39 pmIt’s about freedom: In the past we’ve had to adapt to technology but more and more, technology will adapt to us.
Jessica Rose
February 5th, 2013 4:41 pm378,000 iPhones sold per day – that’s more than the amount of babies born per day (371,000)! There are over 1 billion smartphones worldwide and 25% of US internet users are mobile-only – numbers that will only continue to increase.
If you’re not engaging mobile users, you’re in trouble.
Monkeyfist
February 5th, 2013 4:41 pmMobile is Important, because it’s Mobile… Nothing else needs to be said !
Alex Chavez
February 5th, 2013 4:43 pmAnother smashing achievement from one of the best blogs on design. One I recommend to my students for inspiration. I’m considering requiring some of you books as textbooks for my Internet technology courses. Is there an educational discount? Can I get an instructors desk copy?
Amanda O
February 5th, 2013 4:43 pmJust when we as web designers finally had our hands on a decent number of pixels in web browsers, our world has once again been challenged by new technologies and the reality of mobile device prevalence.
The new Smashing “Mobile Book” (which is lovely by the way) will expertly navigate us through the transition to more responsive design and allow us to handle the process with grace.
Jordan Simpson
February 5th, 2013 4:43 pmMobile is the future and if you’re not willing to embrace this change to enable your visitors to enjoy your sites then shame on you.
For example I’m answering to this competition using my mobile :-)
Jason Saba
February 5th, 2013 4:44 pmMobile usage is increasingly growing as more and more devices hit the marketplace. Accessing the web on a mobile device is no longer something for ultra-techie folks. EVERYONE is accessing the web through their mobile devices. For some that’s actually their only means of accessing the web. So, now more than ever it is of the utmost importance to make sure your content is accessible via mobile devices. And not just some of your content….ALL OF IT!
Stefan
February 5th, 2013 4:46 pmWith the growing distribution of smart phones and tablets (do you know someone who cant call such device its own?) people have the opportunity being online 24/7. so no doubt, browsing the web now takes place on various devices.
Jeanne
February 5th, 2013 4:47 pmBeautiful posters, I want one! I’m happy to answer your question on why mobile is important.
We want to access our information, accomplish the tasks of our busy life, keep up with friends and news, and do all of this from anywhere at anytime. We also expect a terrific user experience from whatever device we happen to use, whether we are on a laptop at a coffee shop, our phone in the elevator, or our iPad while watching tv from our couch. If my bank doesn’t allow me to transfer funds at the bus stop, and deposit a check from my phone the minute after someone hands it to me, then I’m switching to another bank. In other words, done well, mobile meets the needs of busy people, and nowadays, if it doesn’t, we are moving on to another company or app that will.
Gultekin
February 5th, 2013 4:48 pmI have the mobile book and I love the cool colours so I want the posters too ofcourse.
Shame though technology is faster than my speed of reading, but I am sure there are some monumental parts that will keep their significance for long.
Why mobile is important, because pretty much anyone in the world can have it and just as we love the ability to call someone anytime, we love the ability to connect anytime. And non mobile web sites are as annoying as distorted sound while calling.
Thijs
February 5th, 2013 4:50 pmMobile devices are what people have always within an arms length. Adjust to the user is the key here and the Mobile Book helps to do that with a complete guide about responsive and UX design as well as trends in the mobile landscape.
Carol
February 5th, 2013 4:50 pmMobile is important for a gob of reasons, many of which have been mentioned Another reason it’s important is that it’s going to become the new currency, or at least the means for carrying currency. This will not only provide convenience for consumers, it will also fuel the economy, and new forms of business, like mobile security/insurance, etc. Imagine never having to carry foreign money around again b/c your mobile device takes care of that for you. (Actually, that might be a little sad b/c I’ve always found other countries’ currency beautiful and fascinating…)
Chava
February 5th, 2013 4:51 pmMobile is important because it’s taking the place of print media such as magazines and newspapers. Example: Trips to the restroom =D
Tatyana
February 5th, 2013 4:51 pmMobile is so important because not only can you stay in contact with everyone but it provides for a quick way to share your design, edit wherever you may be + promote your work or that of another designer. We can’t get away from the personal connection with people, but we also can’t ignore the ever-changing world of technology.
Dynadata
February 5th, 2013 4:52 pmYes please send the posters to Smash Up my dull wall!
Greg Thibodeaux
February 5th, 2013 4:55 pmEvolve or Perish… It’s as simple as that!
Andy Merhaut
February 5th, 2013 4:55 pmI found this contest on my Flipboard. Mobile is critical for winning great art.
Michelle
February 5th, 2013 4:56 pmThe future is the mobile web!
Andrew
February 5th, 2013 4:57 pmMobile is moving beyond the desktop. Organizations need to rethink their content strategies for the new mobile paradigm (yes, I used the word paradigm). Free your work force, free your content.
Sara Martinez
February 5th, 2013 4:58 pmMobile is important because we can interact anywhere with others while doing other things.
Is a mini office you can take with you.
You can get information from your mobile and not miss important emails.
Chad S.
February 5th, 2013 4:59 pmA large proportion of web users are browsing from a mobile device. You need books like Smashing’s The Mobile Book to bridge the gap between traditional design and the new era of browsing habits.
Dillon Curry
February 5th, 2013 5:01 pmCool Posters. The look very useful for creative thinking. Which is very useful when designing for mobile, because of your space limitations you need to be very creative to give your app something that users are drawn to. Especially in this insane explosion of new start-ups, building an app can be a hard task because you almost need perfection to get the result you want.
Jordi Truno
February 5th, 2013 5:02 pmMobile Is Always The Future!
Mike
February 5th, 2013 5:02 pmMobile devices allow users to access content quicker than ever, this in return is creating new users with an even shorter attention span. As developers/designers, our task of keeping users engaged becomes increasingly difficult as each new device comes out. It truly is an uphill battle, but definitely worth the challenge!
Bruno
February 5th, 2013 5:03 pmMobile is important because there are more than 1 billion mobile users!
MarcKong
February 5th, 2013 5:05 pmthe mobile book hasn’t arrived yet… but i bet it will be great like the others.
Not easy to say why something, that obviusly IS important, is important. So, what else is “obviously” important to us… maybe breathing could give an example. I wouldn’t want to be limited to my home or certain designated places to be able to breathe. And with all other obviously important things, it is the same to me.
“mobile” gives mankind a little more freedom.
Núria
February 5th, 2013 5:06 pmI want the posters! The one I like most is the one with the dots, the one for responsive web design. The one for mobile landscape is also really cute. Yes, of course, I have the book and it’s so good that even my husband finished it ;)
Merkli Karl
February 5th, 2013 5:07 pmMobile is everywhere, since larger screens they are able too give the user a good experience.
Karl Lawrence
February 5th, 2013 5:07 pmMobile is so important because that is how most people are connected these days. Everyone has their mobile device at their fingertips, so we need to provide our content in ways they can readily access it for the best experience.
Fernando Aguero
February 5th, 2013 5:08 pmWell, as Mozilla claim: “The web is the platform”, and now more than ever the Web is everywhere. We should start thinking about the Web as the -universal- platform, and not about specific devices.
Jessamyn Rubio
February 5th, 2013 5:08 pmHere is my mobile haiku:
Touching, responding
Simple yet captivating
Go, baby, mobile!
I’m actually thinking of the stylized dragon mobile in the nursery, but the fluidity and responsiveness of a beautiful baby mobile applies just as much to good mobile device design.
Either one, my little 5-month-old stays mesmerized with it! All too soon he will outgrow one and be carrying around the other…
Would love that poster set to put in his room!
Scot Przybylski
February 5th, 2013 5:10 pmOh my! My walls need some love.
Daniel Sanchez
February 5th, 2013 5:11 pmWhy is mobile important? I think Steve Jobs said it best when he posited that people didn’t want another phone – people wanted to feel more CONNECTED to each other. Mobile can be an utterly human experience if guided to embrace the best of its potential.
Fabio
February 5th, 2013 5:11 pmEven if with your mobile you can do all sort of incredible stuff, a good book is still the best way for learning.
ernie
February 5th, 2013 5:11 pmWe spend more and more time on our phones and tablets. Just look the the sale for computers versus tablets now-a-days. Having a website that responds well to these screen sizes isn’t only a nice feature, but a necessity in todays world. Be it responsive designs (preferred), or a separate mobile website, people should be able to do most of the features on the desktop site, if not all.
Learning how to make mobile websites and content is crucial to survive and keep updated. That is why I bought The Mobile Book, which I have had the delight to start reading now.
wht
February 5th, 2013 5:16 pm“How can you get your hands on one of these posters, you ask? All you need to do is comment on this post and tell us one good reason why mobile is so important nowadays.”
:( comment whoring.
Blatantly trying to attract user commenting not by insightful, provocative articles and writing but via troll-ish, click bait headlines and “contests”
” why mobile is so important nowadays.”
^ is that even a proper statement?
sigh…
It’s like an ecommerce newbie web guy promising “more clicks and traffic to yer website!” vs a sage professional offering more conversions, i.e. somebody actually BUYING SOMETHING.
Substance, vs Flash.
Nutrition..vs Calories
Oh, and “Mobile is important nowadays” because being mobile implies movement, and my Doc always recommends at least one movement per day!
Now where’s my poster for being a…good poster? :)
Tom Dempsey
February 5th, 2013 5:18 pmMobile has exploded as the means to get information and communicate socially and professionally. All designs must consider responsive design.
Aven
February 5th, 2013 5:20 pmIt is a great help for people like me just step into this area…im still in the process of finish this book..
Megan
February 5th, 2013 5:23 pmMobile is so important because it is a very personal platform. You carry it around with you wherever you go thereby allowing you to access a plethora of information (provided you aren’t wandering around in the Antarctica).
It also allows for a more hands-on interaction unlike desktop. I think that is one of it’s biggest draws for people. You can touch it, turn it, speak to it and something cool (usually) happens.
Will
February 5th, 2013 5:24 pmMobile design is so important because we live in an age where people want things ‘now’. Mobile offers that convenience. You can be having a conversation, pull out your phone to search for a product, or research something and then get back to your conversation.
John Gonzalez
February 5th, 2013 5:26 pmAll I have to do is comment on these beautiful posters for a chance to win one. AIN’T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR DAT!
Wendy
February 5th, 2013 5:32 pmI love Smashing Mag. It’s the one e-news item I still read. I read it on the go. In fact, most everything I read is mobile in some way. I believe mobility makes our lives richer.
Julia
February 5th, 2013 5:32 pmMobile is a dream come true: access the internet from everywhere.