ios-design-direction - iOS App Design Philosophy & Creative Direction with HIG
Guides iOS app design based on Apple Human Interface Guidelines, covering Clarity/Deference/Depth principles, SwiftUI implementation patterns, and accessibility design.
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Updated: 2026-06-30Capabilities
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What this skill does
- Guide HIG-based iOS design
- Design SwiftUI components
- Design screen layouts
- Define design tokens
- Design animations and transitions
- Implement accessibility features
- Review and suggest design improvements
- Adapt designs across Apple platforms
Inputs
- Target platform (iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/visionOS)
- Minimum OS version
- Project type and app category
- Brand guidelines (color, typography, logo)
- Existing design system or component library
- Design files (Figma/Sketch)
- Accessibility requirements
- Performance constraints
Outputs
- Component designs and SwiftUI implementations
- Screen layout designs
- Design token definitions
- Animation and transition designs
- Accessibility implementation guidance
- Design review reports with improvement suggestions
Requirements
- Knowledge of Apple Human Interface Guidelines
- SwiftUI development environment
- Familiarity with iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/visionOS platforms