Learn Design for iOS Development

Chapter     5

Mobile Design Patterns

As developers, most of you are already familiar with the term “design patterns.” For developers, design patterns refer to specific software or programming problems that can be solved by using a specific abstract solution. For the purposes of this book, however, we will speak of design patterns as it relates specifically to the design and user interface of your application. Design patterns are helpful ways of addressing common design problems. They are helpful and commonly accepted UI solutions to challenges encountered in mobile design. As mobile evolves, more patterns have emerged to assist designers in addressing common design challenges. As you design your application, you will undoubtedly come upon some ...