Human Interface Guidelines
Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) are a set of design principles and standards created by platform owners (like Apple, Google, or Microsoft) to ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility in user interfaces across applications. They provide detailed specifications for visual design, interaction patterns, and user experience to help developers create apps that feel native to the operating system. Following these guidelines helps improve user satisfaction and reduces the learning curve for new applications.
Developers should learn and use Human Interface Guidelines when building applications for specific platforms (e.g., iOS, Android, Windows) to ensure their apps meet platform standards and provide a seamless user experience. This is crucial for app approval in stores like the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, as it increases the likelihood of acceptance and user adoption. It also reduces design and development time by providing pre-defined patterns and components.