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hig-platforms

Retrieve platform-specific design guidance from Apple Human Interface Guidelines for cross-platform UI decisions.

3|Updated Jan 14, 2014
Search Tags:#ios#macos#ipad#design-guidelines#platform-design#watchos#apple-hig
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npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-platforms-prateek
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hig-platforms
Source: https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/hig-platforms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill hig-platforms-prateek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Aligns product design with Apple Human Interface Guidelines across all Apple platforms to ensure consistent, platform-appropriate UX decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform-specific guidance for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS to tailor navigation, input, and layout.
  • Cross-platform design decisions using a decision framework to adapt interfaces while preserving brand coherence.
  • Reference-linked learning with direct access to hig-reference materials and example patterns for rapid onboarding.
  • Use Case: A designer reconciles conflicting platform conventions when porting an app from iOS to macOS to preserve usability.

Quick Start

Ask for platform-specific guidance and compare platform navigation and input conventions to adapt your design.

Frequently Asked Questions about hig-platforms

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I adapt my iOS app design for macOS using Apple Human Interface Guidelines?▼

To adapt iOS app design for macOS, retrieve platform-specific guidance from Apple HIG to reconcile conflicting conventions, ensuring navigation and input methods are tailored for macOS while preserving brand coherence.

What are the platform-specific design guidelines for watchOS and iPadOS?▼

Platform-specific design guidelines for watchOS and iPadOS detail how to adapt interface layouts, input methods, and navigation patterns to meet Apple HIG requirements and ensure a consistent, platform-appropriate UX.

Can I use a cross-platform decision framework to maintain brand coherence across tvOS and visionOS?▼

Yes, you can apply a cross-platform design decision framework to adapt interfaces across tvOS and visionOS, resolving conflicting platform conventions while maintaining brand coherence and usability.

What's the best way to find Apple HIG reference materials for frontend development tasks?▼

The best way to find Apple HIG reference materials is to query for platform-specific design guidance, which retrieves direct links to HIG principles, patterns, and components for frontend development.

Does this approach help with porting an app from iOS to macOS to preserve usability?▼

Yes, retrieving platform-specific guidance helps port an app from iOS to macOS by providing context-aware recommendations that reconcile conflicting platform conventions to preserve usability.

When do I need to reference Apple HIG for context-aware UI recommendations?▼

You need to reference Apple HIG for context-aware UI recommendations when making cross-platform design decisions that require platform-aware navigation, input, and layout adaptations across Apple devices.

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