Thursday, November 24, 2016

OUGD504 - Studio Brief 2 - iOS Guidelines Research

Researching into Apples official guidelines is a crucial step if the project evolves to be developed onto iOS. This webpage identifies elements that each app has to abide by, along with suggested feedback that could be useful when designing an application.


For example, a couple of Apples suggestions for the icon are listed below,

Embrace simplicity. Find a single element that captures the essence of your app and express that element in a simple, unique shape. Add details cautiously. If an icon’s content or shape is overly complex, the details can be hard to discern, especially at smaller sizes.

Provide a single focus point. Design an icon with a single, centered point that immediately captures attention and clearly identifies your app.
Design a recognizable icon. People shouldn’t have to analyze the icon to figure out what it represents. For example, the Mail app icon uses an envelope, which is universally associated with mail. Take time to design a beautiful and engaging abstract icon that artistically represents your app’s purpose

This is important to acknowledge when moving onto the designing stage as it is feedback from the Apple developers themselves.



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