June 24, 2019
Revisiting the iconography of Apple Maps
An updated examination of the point of interest (POI) icons in Apple Maps reviewing additions, subtractions, and revisions from iOS 8 to iOS 12.
June 24, 2019
Taking Apple TV screensavers to the next level
Concepts demonstrating what could be possible if Apple TV allowed custom interactive screensavers to be included with an installed app.
April 15, 2016
Android’s change of heart: Google adds bottom navigation to Material Design guidelines
Despite Google’s history of advising against bottom navigation, they recently added it to their material design guidelines as a primary navigation pattern.
March 15, 2016
Free iOS 9.3 iPhone UI kit for Illustrator and Sketch
The most complete, most up-to-date, most accurate, and most thoughtfully structured iOS 9 UI kit available for Illustrator and Sketch. Absolutely free!
April 23, 2015
Time goes by so slowly: performance tips for Apple Watch apps
Some important early lessons we have learned about building Apple Watch apps.
April 03, 2015
More than you ever wanted to know about Apple’s Spotlight location icons
An in-depth look at Apple’s Spotlight and Maps icons along with an examination of the breadth and harmony of the set.
September 26, 2014
Turn those gray clouds blue: common issues setting up Apple’s Family Sharing feature
Family Sharing makes the process of sharing content between family members easier and more robust, but it is still a somewhat complex feature to setup. Learn about some of the frustrations we encountered setting up Family Sharing along with a few workarounds.
September 17, 2014
iOS 8 Illustrator Vector UI Kit update
A review of some of the subtle changes between iOS 7 and iOS 8, along with a free download for an iOS 8 Illustrator vector UI kit for iPhone and iPad.
August 12, 2014
Free iOS 7 Illustrator vector UI kit for iPhone and iPad
Information on why we continue to use Illustrator for mobile mockups, with a free link to download an iOS 7 Illustrator vector UI kit for iPhone and iPad.
February 06, 2014
The psychology of waiting, loading animations, and Facebook
A review of how users respond to active and passive waiting, along with a story of how Facebook adjusted their loading animation to offload blame to the operating system.
