[SAIT-Ebook]App Design Apprentice

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Learn Modern App Design with Figma!

This book guides you through designing modern mobile apps using fundamental design principles.

This book is for intermediate iOS and Android developers who already know the basics of mobile app development but want to also learn how to design apps with attractive and effective UI and UX.

Topics Covered in App Design Apprentice

• Figma: Learn the basics of this modern design tool.
• App Teardowns: Analyze and pick out the best parts of other well-designed apps.
• Wireframes: Explore what makes good app user flows.
• Reusable Components: Learn to create and use reusable components such as buttons and toolbars.
• Typography: Basics for communicating hierarchy, order and emphasis.
• Color: Leverage visual styles and palettes.
• Transitions and Animations: Create different transitions between screens to communicate relationships.
• Design Systems: Implement best practices for creating good app experiences in each ecosystem.

This book will leave you with the knowledge needed to design modern mobile apps that are functional and attractive.

Who is this book for

This book is for intermediate iOS and Android developers who already know the basics of mobile app development but want to also learn how to design apps with attractive and effective UI and UX.

Concepts covered in this book

• Figma
• App Teardowns
• Wireframes
• Reusable Components
• Typography
• Color
• Transitions & Animations
• Design Systems