About the author
Tintype photograph of Ethan Marcotte, a white man with close-cropped hair and round glasses.
Ethan Marcotte is an independent designer and author, based in Boston, Massachusetts. He coined the term "responsive web design" to describe a new way of designing for the ever-changing Web, and is the author of the definitive book on the topic: Responsive Web Design. His design, speaking, and writing has helped designers and organizations use the Web’s flexibility to design across mobile, tablet, and desktop — and whatever might come next.
Over the years, Ethan has been a featured speaker at many conferences, including An Event Apart, SXSW Interactive, and Webstock. His clientele has included New York Magazine, the Sundance Film Festival, The Boston Globe, and People Magazine.