UI design tips to remember during mobile app development

As said by an expert in mobile app development in Sydney, designing the UI properly should be the first important thing to consider when building the application.

Create a well-designed application that is loaded with interesting features and functionalities to give the users a great experience and make them return back to the app to use it again and again. That’s the first key to success. The two most significant points to consider for a stunning application design are the UI (User Interface) and the UX (User Experience).

The design needs to be both attractive and intuitive at the same time. It should be visually appealing to the users. If you fail to focus on the application design, it can result in bad user experience, leading to instant uninstalls of the app. Make sure it doesn’t happen with your project.

To ensure this, keep these tips in mind shared by a professional in mobile app development in Sydney.

• Create a responsive design: -

A responsive app design allows the layout of the application to change according to the screen size. A responsive design makes the app look the same no matter what the mobile’s screen size is and what type of smartphone the user is using, Android, Apple and what device it is, a tablet, PC, laptop, or a smartphone.

• Keep the design simple: -

Simplicity is the key to great app design. This means the application design should be minimalistic. In this case, the word 'simple' means the use of only a few relevant graphics, clear, precise, and readable texts, and easy-to-navigate menu options on a professional and soothing colored layout. You can use more than one color but ensure not to use too many. That’s how you can keep the UI look simple, professional, and catchy.

• Recognisable icons: -

Use icons for different functions of the application to create a difference in it. But make sure to create icons relevant to the functions for which they are designed. Focus on the size of the icons as well. They should not be too big or too small. Just be sure they are understandable.

• Use high resolution and device compatible images and graphics: -

These days, smartphones are built to support very high resolutions of multimedia, that give the user interface a stunning and crystal-clear visual appeal. This is the reason to design apps with high quality and high-resolution graphics and images. Research on the correct measurements in pixels. No matter what the screen size is or what resolution the device supports, the UI should not look hazy or blur out. Use the right format. If you are new to this field, consult your seniors or the experienced professionals but never avoid this factor when you are designing the UI of an application. Moreover, you need to ensure the graphics you are using do not make the app slow as it may hamper the performance. In simple words, you need to use quality multimedia without hampering the speed of the application.

The appearance of the UI of an application depends on the type of audience you want to target. Keeping the above points in mind can help you develop a project that is user-friendly and easy-to-navigate. To get success with more downloads and permanent users, the first thing you need to do is make an app that is simple, responsive, unique, and fast.

Alex Forsyth is an expert in mobile app development in Sydney and is associated with Envertis Software Solutions, a leading company in Australia. The author has years of experience and has written this article to highlight the points or tips to help out the developers in creating visually appealing applications for different types of businesses.

Alex Forsyth is one of the expert app developers in Sydney who is working for Envertis, an earmarked Australian company for mobile app development which has been delivering dynamic and revenue-centric apps to businesses.