ios-hig-design

Apply Apple's Human Interface Guidelines to iOS UI design reviews.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sachio222/based-stack --skill ios-hig-design-sachio222
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Skill: ios-hig-design
Source: https://github.com/sachio222/based-stack/tree/main/ios-hig-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sachio222/based-stack --skill ios-hig-design-sachio222

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Apple platforms require native, accessible, and consistent UI. This skill provides a structured approach to applying the iOS Human Interface Guidelines across layouts, components, and interactions to ensure a cohesive user experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive guidance on typography, color, navigation, icons, gestures, and accessibility that align with the HIG.
  • Practical patterns for Safe Areas, Dynamic Type, SF Symbols, and dark mode across iPhone and iPad apps.
  • Real-world scenarios including SwiftUI and UIKit design reviews, design-to-development handoffs, and accessibility validation.

Quick Start

Audit a given iOS screen and produce a HIG-compliant design spec ready for engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-hig-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I apply iOS Human Interface Guidelines to a SwiftUI screen?

To apply iOS Human Interface Guidelines to SwiftUI, audit the screen against rules for safe areas, Dynamic Type, semantic colors, and SF Symbols to produce a compliant design spec ready for engineering.

What is the best way to ensure my iOS UI supports Dynamic Type and accessibility?

Ensuring iOS UI supports Dynamic Type and accessibility requires applying semantic colors, safe area respect, and accessibility labels that align with official HIG references across SwiftUI and UIKit components.

Can I use HIG guidelines to audit both iPhone and iPad layouts?

Yes, you can use HIG guidelines to audit both iPhone and iPad layouts by evaluating navigation, typography, and component behaviors to ensure a native and accessible user experience across different screen sizes.

How do I validate accessibility labels for iOS UIKit components?

Validate accessibility labels for iOS UIKit components by checking them against official HIG references to ensure they properly support Dynamic Type and semantic colors for an accessible UI.

Does this HIG design approach work for design-to-development handoffs?

This HIG design approach works for design-to-development handoffs by auditing a given iOS screen and producing a structured, HIG-compliant design specification that engineering teams can directly implement.