A Look Inside The App Design Handbook

We are now less than a week away from The App Design Handbook launch (September 4th!) and I am getting really excited. I’ve spent a ton of time working on this guide and I can’t wait to share it with you. Today let’s take a peek inside and see what the book includes. First here is a sample section so that you can get a feel for the writing style and learn about styling your applications.

Update: The book is now live! Purchase it here »

Below is the full book outline. Make sure to signup with the email form below to be notified when the book launches.

The App Design Handbook Outline

• Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Notes & Terms
  • You Are a Designer
• The Context
• The Idea
  • The Importance of Execution
  • The Capabilities of the iPhone
  • Video First
  • The Idea Already Exists
  • Dream Big, Implement Small
  • Cutting the Idea Down
• The Experience
  • Web or Native
  • Sketching the Experience
  • Selecting a Navigation Style
  • iPhone View Controllers
  • iPad View Controllers
  • Selecting the Wrong Navigation Style
  • The Implementation
  • iPad, iPhone, or Both
  • Preferences and Settings
  • Designing the Blank Slate
• The Style
  • Entertainment or Utility
  • Thoughts on Skeuomorphism
  • Colors
  • Patterns & Textures
  • Adding Depth & Detail
  • Designing for the iPad
  • Applying Your Design Consistently
  • Typography
• The Polish
  • Transitions
  • Animations
  • Designing Forms
  • Messages & Notifications
  • Sound
  • Using Icons
  • Usability Testing
  • Designing for the Retina Display
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Launch Images
• The Marketing
  • Designing App Icons
  • App Store Screenshots
• Case Studies
  • Using Spacing, Size, Color, & Contrast
  • Designing an App Login Screen
• Closing Thoughts

In addition to the book itself different packages will include video tutorials, Photoshop and Xcode files, button templates, and a lot more. All of this is coming September 4th. I will be running a launch day sale, so you will want to signup below so you don’t miss the lower price.