IPhone application interface design guide gives you the best user experience

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Introduction

The guidelines and principles described in the iPhone application interface design guide will help you design the best iOS Application User Interface and user experience.

The iOS Man-Machine Interface Guide does not describe how to design your code. When you are writing code, read the iOS programming guide.

Great iOS application embraces the platform and man-machine interface design principles

People are certain about iOS apps because they are obviously designed for devices. For example, when an application is installed on a device screen to respond to familiar gestures, it provides some experience that people are looking. Furthermore, even though users may not know the human-machine interface design principles, such as direct operations or consistency, they can still tell you when to apply what they think and when not. When you start designing an iOS application, be sure that you understand what makes iOS-based devices unique and learn how to absorb the human-machine interface design guidelines so that you can deliver a user experience that is appreciated by people.

Related chapter platform features and man-machine interface principles

Great application design begins with a clear definition

When you start to have an idea of an application, it is important to accurately determine which function is to be done and who to do it. When you decide this answer, you need to be sure that your application is running on the device and that the task can be implemented.

If you are porting existing software to iOS, you will face many of the same challenges. As a redesign of existing iOS software, it helps you learn some design schemes-transition between other successful devices, such as Mail and Keynote.

Related chapter application design strategies and case studies: Transition to iOS

Great user experience is rooted in detail

In terms of thinking, it is essential to ensure that the user experience is at the highest level in the application design. From the way the task is started, the way the application starts and stops, and the way the buttons are used. The appearance and behavior of the application influenced by the exploration guide, whether general or special design.

Related chapters user experience guide and iOS User Interface Element Guide

The user expects to discover the iOS technology when using the app

IOS provides many great technologies to add value to applications, such as multitasking, printing, and VoiceOver. Users may naturally think that these technologies are available when using iOS-based devices, which must be part of the application. If an iOS technology is applicable to your application, be sure to follow the instructions.

Related chapters iOS technical User Guide

All applications require at least some customized artistic atmosphere.

Even if your applications are serious and productive tasks only use standard user interface elements, you still need to provide a pretty custom application icon, so that users like to see it on the App Store and Home screen. When your application already includes a large number of custom art elements, or only one point, you need to know which icons and images are necessary and how to properly create them. In addition, if you are designing a Retina display, you need to learn some tips to make the process easier.

Related chapter customization icon and image creation Guide

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