ipados-design-guidelines

Convert Apple HIG iPad design guidelines into actionable UI rules.

486|29|Updated Feb 1, 2026

Search Tags:#multitasking #ipad #design-guidelines #keyboard-shortcuts #pointer #HIG #Stage Manager

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

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill translates Apple’s iPad design guidelines into a concrete, reusable rule-set that guides UI decisions and accelerates iPad-optimized app development.

Core Features & Use Cases

Centralizes iPad-specific patterns (multitasking, Stage Manager, sidebar navigation, pointer support) into actionable rules.
Supports responsive layouts, keyboard shortcuts, and drag-and-drop interactions tailored for iPad.
Use Case: When designing an iPad app, apply these rules to ensure a native look and predictable behavior across Split View and external displays.

Quick Start

Review the rules in this skill and apply them to an iPad app design task, such as converting bottom-tab navigation to a regular-width sidebar and enabling Stage Manager-friendly layouts.

Frequently Asked Questions about ipados-design-guidelines

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I design an iPad app interface that supports Split View and Stage Manager?▼

iPad design guidelines require converting bottom-tab navigation to a regular-width sidebar and enabling responsive layouts to ensure predictable native behavior across Split View and external displays.

What are the Apple HIG requirements for pointer and keyboard interactions on iPad?▼

Apple HIG requirements for iPad dictate implementing pointer interactions and keyboard shortcuts as actionable rules, ensuring consistent and native UI behavior when users interact with external displays and hardware keyboards.

How do I adapt iPhone app navigation for a regular-width iPad sidebar layout?▼

Adapting iPhone app navigation for an iPad sidebar layout involves applying structured rules that replace bottom-tab patterns with sidebar navigation, optimizing the UI for regular-width displays and multitasking environments like Stage Manager.

Does this iPad design guideline skill cover external display considerations?▼

Yes, the iPad design guidelines cover external display considerations by providing actionable rules for responsive layouts and pointer interactions, ensuring the UI maintains a native look across extended display environments.

What is the best way to ensure consistent UI design across iPad multitasking modes?▼

The best way to ensure consistent UI design across iPad multitasking modes is to apply a centralized rule-set that translates Apple HIG patterns into structured frontmatter-driven rules for Split View, Stage Manager, and drag-and-drop interactions.

Can I use these iPad design rules for drag-and-drop and keyboard shortcut implementations?▼

Yes, you can use these iPad design rules to implement drag-and-drop interactions and keyboard shortcuts, as the guidelines provide actionable rules tailored for responsive layouts and native iPad hardware interactions.