UI design principles for apps

1) The mobile phone itself is limited by the physical characteristics of the Operation interaction Guide:

A, the mobile app client text input, must be minimized: due to the low efficiency of the phone in the input, in the design process, should minimize the user's input, if it is possible to set a default value, or let the user select the target value.

B, mobile app client information structure is good, the logic between screen and screen clear: because the mobile phone screen is generally small, even if there are 4-inch screen, it can only show less information, so in mobile phone design, more need to have a clear message architecture, users know where the current, and can return to where.

C, mobile app client operation, function do not hide too deep, important functions need to have the appropriate prompt in the interface: because the phone screen is small, can not display all the information. Therefore, the important and frequently used functions or information are placed in the most important position and displayed or indicated on the homepage.

2) Guidelines for mobile characteristics of mobile phones:

A, mobile app client's most important function operation, with one hand can be completed: the use of mobile phone scenario diversity, in many scenarios, users can only single-handed operation of mobile phones, therefore, in the client's design process, the need to consider the most critical core functions, can one-handed operation completed. Common gestures page interactive effects and benefits, and so on.

B, mobile app Client interface must be concise, simple operation, less steps: Due to the complexity of user operations, the process of using the client may have additional cognitive load, therefore, in the process of designing the client, the logic must be simple, the operation of the steps should be reduced.

C, mobile app client interface level not too deep, preferably not more than 3 levels.

D, mobile app client tips include interface, sound, vibration of various forms: the user in the operation of the mobile phone, often do not stare at the phone screen to see, so many mobile phone status page switch, away from the user's line of sight, at this time, must provide other sensory information outside the visual channel (such as hearing, touch, etc.), to prompt the user. Quickly experience mobile touch response operations, and more.

3) Other mobile UI design principles

A) The adaptation of the client UI does not have to be consistent across all platforms, as long as some key elements of the brand can be represented.

b) The main operation of the client (frame, navigation, key functions and soft key corresponding way, etc.) should be consistent with the mobile phone operating system: The client is hosted in a specific mobile platform, and users will be familiar with the current mobile platform.

Therefore, in the design process, need to better understand the current mobile platform, and the client's design and mobile phone system design logic consistent.

UI design principles for apps