ios-hig-design-guide

Name: ios-hig-design-guide
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Author: dr-code

Synthesize Apple HIG guidance into iOS design specifications with accessibility and layout constraints.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #accessibility #ios #hig #spec-writing #design-guidelines

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Skill: ios-hig-design-guide
Source: https://github.com/dr-code/beacon/tree/main/plugins/all-skills/skills/ios-hig-design-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dr-code/beacon --skill ios-hig-design-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Apple HIG provides authoritative guidance but translating it into team-ready iOS design specs can be time-consuming. This Skill helps turn official guidance into concrete, actionable design recommendations tailored to a feature or product.

Core Features & Use Cases

Sync official Apple HIG sources and maintain an up-to-date reference corpus.
Narrow scope by starting from designing-for-ios and prioritizing accessibility, layout, typography, color, and writing.
Extract concrete constraints into actionable rules for when to use components, required states, and localization.
Produce a deliverable spec with user goal, IA, interaction model, component rules, accessibility checklist, and telemetry.
Use Case: Design an iOS onboarding flow that adheres to HIG guidelines.

Quick Start

Sync the latest Apple HIG data and generate an iOS design-spec draft for your feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-hig-design-guide

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I translate Apple HIG guidelines into actionable iOS design specifications?▼

To translate Apple HIG guidelines into iOS design specifications, sync the official source corpus, filter for relevant sections, and extract concrete rules for accessibility, layout, typography, color, and writing constraints to produce a feature-specific spec deliverable.

What should an iOS design spec include to satisfy HIG compliance?▼

An iOS design spec satisfying HIG compliance should include a user goal, information architecture, interaction model, component rules, accessibility checklist, localization constraints, and explicit acceptance criteria.

How do I extract concrete component rules from iOS design guidelines?▼

You extract concrete component rules from iOS design guidelines by filtering the official HIG corpus for relevant sections, identifying when to use specific components, and defining required states alongside localization constraints.

Can I generate an accessibility and localization checklist for an iOS onboarding flow?▼

Yes, you can generate an accessibility and localization checklist for an iOS onboarding flow by narrowing the HIG scope to prioritize accessibility, layout, and writing, then extracting actionable rules and explicit acceptance criteria.

Does this approach to spec-writing cover information architecture and screen mapping?▼

Yes, this spec-writing approach covers information architecture and screen mapping by synthesizing HIG guidance into a deliverable that includes an IA, interaction model, and component rules.

What is the best way to maintain an up-to-date Apple HIG reference corpus?▼

The best way to maintain an up-to-date Apple HIG reference corpus is to sync official sources directly, ensuring the extracted iOS design specifications reflect current accessibility, layout, and typography constraints.