Essential Mobile Interaction Design: Perfecting Interface Design in Mobile Apps

Appendix C. Artwork Requirements for Android and iOS

Of the platforms on the market today, two standout in the mobile industry. Android and iOS account for a vast majority of the mobile devices currently in use, and nearly every popular app targets these platforms first. Thus, it’s likely these operating systems will be where you focus your initial development efforts. This appendix is a quick-look guide for important technical requirements of each platform: layout icon sizes, suggested image formats, art file naming conventions, and other technicalities you’ll need to know about as you begin designing.

Android

Much of the previous discussion on art decisions and design tactics has used general terms, attempting to provide resources and tips ...