hig-foundations

Aligns Apple HIG foundations with UI design and review workflows across Apple platforms.

3|Updated Jan 14, 2014

Search Tags:#typography #accessibility #color #apple #hig #design-guidelines

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npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-foundations-prateek

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Skill: hig-foundations
Source: https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/hig-foundations
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-foundations-prateek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Apple Human Interface Guidelines foundations provide a centralized reference to align UI decisions with platform standards, accessibility, and branding, reducing guesswork in design and implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive coverage of color, typography, icons, layout, materials, motion, privacy, and internationalization across Apple platforms.
Cross-reference with hig-platforms, hig-patterns, hig-components-layout, and hig-components-content to support consistent design decisions.
Useful during design reviews, onboarding, and momentum checks to ensure conformance with Apple’s guidelines.

Quick Start

Explain how to apply HIG foundations to an iOS app’s color and typography hierarchy.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-foundations

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

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What are the Apple HIG foundations for UI design?▼

Apple HIG foundations provide a centralized reference covering color, typography, icons, layout, motion, materials, accessibility, and privacy to align UI decisions with platform standards across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. They reduce guesswork during design and implementation.

How do I apply Apple HIG color and typography to an iOS app?▼

To apply Apple HIG color and typography, reference the foundational guidelines to establish your visual hierarchy. The Skill guides cross-platform design decisions for iOS, ensuring your color choices and text styles conform to accessibility and branding standards.

Does this cover Apple Human Interface Guidelines for all platforms?▼

Yes, Apple HIG foundations cover all Apple platforms including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. It cross-references platform-specific patterns and components to support consistent design decisions across your entire application ecosystem.

Can I use Apple HIG foundations for design reviews?▼

Yes, you can use Apple HIG foundations during design reviews, onboarding, and momentum checks. It provides the necessary references to evaluate UI conformance against Apple’s guidelines for color, typography, layout, and motion.

What is the best way to ensure cross-platform accessibility in Apple design?▼

The best way to ensure cross-platform accessibility is to align your UI decisions with Apple HIG foundations. The guidelines explicitly cover accessibility standards alongside color, typography, and motion to maintain compliance across iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms.

Why do my iOS UI elements feel inconsistent with Apple standards?▼

Your iOS UI elements may feel inconsistent if they lack alignment with Apple HIG foundations. Referencing the centralized guidelines for layout, materials, and motion ensures your design decisions match platform standards and reduce guesswork.