hig-foundations

Summarize Apple Human Interface Guidelines foundations for design decisions.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pyronaur/ngents --skill hig-foundations
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Skill: hig-foundations
Source: https://github.com/pyronaur/ngents/tree/main/docs/topics/apple/hig-doctor/skills/hig-foundations
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pyronaur/ngents --skill hig-foundations

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apple Human Interface Guidelines foundations provide centralized design principles and best practices to ensure consistency, accessibility, and platform alignment across Apple devices and software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides guidelines on color, typography, layout, motion, branding, icons, and accessibility.
  • Useful for designers, product teams, and engineers when evaluating UI choices for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
  • Supports onboarding decisions, design reviews, and feature specification across teams.

Quick Start

Ask for an overview of Apple HIG foundations and how to apply them to your design decision.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-foundations

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What are the Apple Human Interface Guidelines for designing accessible UI layouts?

Apple HIG foundations offer centralized design principles ensuring consistency and accessibility across Apple devices. They cover color, typography, layout, motion, and branding for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

How do I apply Apple HIG principles to my iOS app design?

Apply Apple HIG principles by referencing concise, platform-aware guidance for your iOS app design. Evaluate UI choices for color, typography, and layout to ensure accessibility and alignment with Apple's design standards.

Can I use Apple HIG foundations for design reviews across multiple platforms?

Yes, Apple HIG foundations support design reviews and feature specification across multiple platforms. They provide platform-aware guidance for evaluating UI choices in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Does Apple HIG provide specific guidance on typography and color accessibility?

Yes, Apple HIG provides specific guidance on typography and color accessibility. It summarizes foundations for color, typography, and accessibility to help teams evaluate UI choices and ensure platform alignment across Apple devices.

What's the best way to ensure design consistency across Apple platforms?

The best way to ensure design consistency across Apple platforms is to apply Apple HIG foundations. They provide centralized best practices for branding, icons, and motion to ensure uniform accessibility and platform alignment.