Design your way

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

We all know the difficulties of developing applications for mobile devices. The limitations of space are persistently challenged by users, people who not only want to find a modicum of the most obscure personal data without putting down their cappuccino, but would also like to be captivated and enlightened by the experience.

And there are more challenges looming. Phones sizes are now competing with institutions of higher-learning for diversity, and new ways of interfacing, like wearable technology, are beginning their journey to the mainstream. Designs need to be more dynamic than ever, while still usable by the oldest or most technologically inept of fingers.

As they say, though, necessity is the mother of invention, and the designers of the mobile application industry have been dauntless midwives and doctors to her so far.

The designs featured below are the proven best of the best, those that showcase the cleverest spatial finagling, the most expert of information cherry-picking, and the most user-beloved user-friendliness.

All these designs and topics should get you inspired not only to compete with the challenges designers face, but to make them as negligible as your users want them to be.

In this article you will find inspiration for designing the app that you dreamed of. Don’t be fooled, though. The app that you want people to use with ease is not one that is eye candy, but one that has a good user experience and has a simple and intuitive design.

Note: The screens are taken from pttrns.com