Android UI design Patter
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This document discusses UI design patterns for Android apps. It covers 5 common patterns: dashboards, action bars, search bars, quick actions, and companion widgets. For each pattern it provides examples, descriptions of common problems they address, and recommendations for implementing the pattern. It also discusses enabling device diversity and making apps look good on multiple screen sizes through techniques like autoscaling and multi-resolution assets.
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- 2. View live notes and ask questions about this session on Google Wave: View live notes and ask questions about this session on Google Wave: http://bit.ly/cPEAgd #android5 2
- 3. Android UI Design Patterns Richard Fulcher, Chris Nesladek, Jim Palmer, Christian Robertson May 19, 2010
- 4. Android: State of the UI Application UI design patterns Making Android apps look good Building a great Android app 4
- 5. State of the UI Chart title or subtitle placeholder Since last I/O Donut + Eclair launched, now Froyo New devices and screen sizes Wealth of new apps and widgets Continuing, with your help, to improve the platform 5
- 6. Design philosophy Clear vs. simple Content vs. chrome Consistent yet engaging (elegant variation) Enhanced by cloud Mere knowledge of the truth will not give you the art of persuasion. Socrates 6
- 7. Android: State of the UI Application UI design patterns Making Android apps look good Building a great Android app 7
- 8. UI Design Patterns Like a software design pattern, a UI design pattern describes a general solution to a recurring problem Patterns emerge as a natural by-product of the design process For each pattern: Title Example Problem Recommendations 8
- 9. 5 UI Design Patterns Dashboard Action Bar Search Bar Quick Actions Companion Widget 9
- 10. Dashboard Examples MSN 19% Google 48% Yahoo 33% 10
- 11. Dashboard What can I do with this app? Whats new? A quick intro to an app, revealing capabilities and proactively highlighting new content Full-screen Can be organized by: Features Categories Accounts 11
- 12. Dashboard Recommendations DO highlight whats new DO focus on 3-6 most important choices DO be flavorful 12
- 13. Action Bar Examples MSN 19% Google 48% Yahoo 33% 13
- 14. Action Bar How can I do <common action> quickly? Dedicated real estate at top of the screen to support navigation and frequently used operations Replaces title bar Best for actions common across your app Search Refresh Compose (new) Can provide a quick link back to dashboard (or other app home) 14
- 15. Action Bar Recommendations DO use to bring key actions onscreen DO help to convey a sense of place DO use consistently within your app DONT use for contextual actions 15
- 16. Quick Actions Examples MSN 19% Google 48% Yahoo 33% 16
- 17. Quick Actions What can I do with this thing? Action popup triggered from distinct visual target Minimally disruptive to screen context Actions are straightforward Fast & fun 17
- 18. Quick Actions Recommendations DO use when items have competing internal targets DO present only the for most important and obvious actions DO use when the item doesnt have a meaningful detail view DONT use in contexts which support multiple selection 18
- 19. Search Bar Examples MSN 19% Google 48% Yahoo 33% 19
- 20. Search Bar How can I find something? Consistent pop-in search form anchored to top of screen Replaces action bar (if present) Support suggestions Can use corpora selector to alter search mode Alternately, can offer suggestions for primary search mode, and additional items for triggering other modes 20
- 21. Search Bar Recommendations DO use for simple searches DO present rich suggestions DO use the same behavior 21
- 22. Companion Widget Example MSN 19% Google 48% Yahoo 33% 22
- 23. Companion Widget Can I make this app a fun part of my Home screen? Supports the app by displaying its content and capabilities on the Home screen Makes Home feel more custom, personalized 23
- 24. Companion Widget Recommendations DO provide value above a simple app icon (content) DO handoff to the full app for real tasks DO be space efficient DONT just provide a larger app launcher 24
- 25. A blueprint for building a great Android app Dashboard Unique detail Widget App Search Dashboard Common action 1 Common action 2 Intents App home Search Activity Activity Action bar Activity Common action 1 Common action 2 25
- 26. Android: State of the UI Application UI design patterns Making Android apps look good Building a great Android app 26
- 27. Enabling Device Diversity New devices mean: A. More choices for users B. Some new screen sizes to consider... 27
- 28. Multiple screen sizes 3.7 Inches 3.2 Inches 480 x 800 320 x 480 252DPI 180DPI 28 HDPI MDPI
- 29. Autoscaling HDPI MDPI 29
- 34. New Android Icons Tactile ¬ Rendered Forward Facing Top-lit Synecdoche Diverse shapes, materials 34
- 35. How to make an Android app icon Introducing icon templates http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design.html 35
- 36. How to make an Android app icon Introducing icon templates http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design.html 36
- 37. Android: State of the UI Application UI design patterns Making Android apps look good Building a great Android app 37
- 38. for Android Case study 38 Google Confidential
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