ios-design-guidelines

Evaluate iPhone app interfaces against Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.

486|29|Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#iOS #SwiftUI #Accessibility #design-review #HIG #UIKit #Dark Mode

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npx skills add https://github.com/ehmo/platform-design-skills --skill ios-design-guidelines-ehmo

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Skill: ios-design-guidelines
Source: https://github.com/ehmo/platform-design-skills/tree/main/skills/ios
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ehmo/platform-design-skills --skill ios-design-guidelines-ehmo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for iPhone apps as a practical reference to design, review, and refactor iOS interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive guidance on layout, navigation, typography, color, accessibility, gestures, components, patterns, privacy, and system integration for iPhone apps.
Review & refactor workflows: evaluate existing UIs against HIG best practices and suggest concrete improvements.
Use Case: When designing a new iPhone app, apply these rules to ensure consistency with Apple’s standards and avoid common pitfalls.

Quick Start

Run the ios-design-guidelines skill to assess a screen’s compliance with HIG and propose actionable changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-design-guidelines

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I review my iPhone app UI against Apple HIG?▼

To review an iPhone app UI against Apple HIG, evaluate layout, navigation, typography, color, accessibility, gestures, and privacy using actionable rules derived from Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.

What are the iOS Human Interface Guidelines for SwiftUI and UIKit?▼

The iOS Human Interface Guidelines for SwiftUI and UIKit encode actionable rules for designing iPhone apps, covering system integration, components, patterns, and accessibility across both frameworks.

Does this HIG reference support both Dark Mode and Accessibility design?▼

Yes, this HIG reference supports Dark Mode and Accessibility design by providing actionable rules for color, contrast, and system integration tailored for iPhone apps in SwiftUI and UIKit contexts.

How do I refactor an existing iOS interface to comply with HIG best practices?▼

To refactor an existing iOS interface to comply with HIG best practices, apply encoded rules for layout, typography, and gestures to evaluate the UI and propose concrete improvements.

What is the best way to ensure a new iPhone app follows Apple's design standards?▼

The best way to ensure a new iPhone app follows Apple's design standards is to apply HIG rules during the design phase to verify layout, navigation, and privacy integration, avoiding common pitfalls.