Most app developers know design is important, but don't know where to start. Learning iOS Design thoroughly demystifies the subject by providing a focused walkthrough that dives deeply into each key design principle. Drawing on many years as a user experience pioneer, William Van Hecke helps non-designers think systematically about the art and science of design, and make choices that work superbly well in their own apps.
Van Hecke first explains what design really means, and why it matters so much. Then, using a sample concept, he walks through the process of turning a vague idea into a fleshed-out design: from outlines to sketches to wireframes to mockups and prototypes. At each step, you'll find advice to help you think carefully, critically, and cleverly about your project, and exercises to guide you in planning your own app's design.
Next, Van Hecke presents universal principles that apply to any design, and that should be followed in order to craft apps that users will appreciate and maybe even love. Each chapter's exercises ask you to apply these principles in common scenarios, helping you make your app's interactions more forgiving, helpful, and effective.
Part III offers a complete reference, inspiration, and exploratory guide to the design decision points you're most likely to encounter. Van Hecke shows why all designs are compromises, why there are often multiple "correct answers," and how to choose the answer that works best for you.
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“This book contains everything you need to know to create awesome, life-altering applications. . . . I pride myself on knowing a lot about design, but when reading this book, I probably didn’t encounter a single page that didn’t offer at least one interesting idea, new concept, or clever design technique. It’s also written in a way that prevents you from putting it down. . . . You’re in for a treat.”
–From the Foreword by LUKAS MATHIS, author of ignorethecode.net
Transform Your Ideas into Intuitive, Delightful iOS Apps!
As an app developer, you know design is important. But where do you start? Learning iOS Design will help you think systematically about the art and science of design, and consistently design apps that users will appreciate–and love.
Pioneering Omni Group user experience expert William Van Hecke first explains what design really means, and why effective app design matters so much. Next, using a sample concept, he walks through transforming a vague idea into a fleshed-out design, moving from outlines to sketches, wireframes to mockups, prototypes to finished apps.
Building on universal design principles, he offers practical advice for thinking carefully, critically, and cleverly about your own projects, and provides exercises to guide you step-by-step through planning your own app’s design. An accompanying website ( learningiosdesign.com ) provides professional-grade sketches, wireframes, and mockups you can study and play with to inspire your own new project.
Coverage includes
Planning and making sense of your app idea
Van Hecke first explains what design really means, and why it matters so much. Then, using a sample concept, he walks through the process of turning a vague idea into a fleshed-out design: from outlines to sketches to wireframes to mockups and prototypes. At each step, you'll find advice to help you think carefully, critically, and cleverly about your project, and exercises to guide you in planning your own app's design.
Next, Van Hecke presents universal principles that apply to any design, and that should be followed in order to craft apps that users will appreciate and maybe even love. Each chapter's exercises ask you to apply these principles in common scenarios, helping you make your app's interactions more forgiving, helpful, and effective.
Part III offers a complete reference, inspiration, and exploratory guide to the design decision points you're most likely to encounter. Van Hecke shows why all designs are compromises, why there are often multiple "correct answers," and how to choose the answer that works best for you.
Product Description
“This book contains everything you need to know to create awesome, life-altering applications. . . . I pride myself on knowing a lot about design, but when reading this book, I probably didn’t encounter a single page that didn’t offer at least one interesting idea, new concept, or clever design technique. It’s also written in a way that prevents you from putting it down. . . . You’re in for a treat.”
–From the Foreword by LUKAS MATHIS, author of ignorethecode.net
Transform Your Ideas into Intuitive, Delightful iOS Apps!
As an app developer, you know design is important. But where do you start? Learning iOS Design will help you think systematically about the art and science of design, and consistently design apps that users will appreciate–and love.
Pioneering Omni Group user experience expert William Van Hecke first explains what design really means, and why effective app design matters so much. Next, using a sample concept, he walks through transforming a vague idea into a fleshed-out design, moving from outlines to sketches, wireframes to mockups, prototypes to finished apps.
Building on universal design principles, he offers practical advice for thinking carefully, critically, and cleverly about your own projects, and provides exercises to guide you step-by-step through planning your own app’s design. An accompanying website ( learningiosdesign.com ) provides professional-grade sketches, wireframes, and mockups you can study and play with to inspire your own new project.
Coverage includes
Planning and making sense of your app idea