apple-hig-designer

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Native iOS design following Apple's Human Interface Guidelines with component generation and accessibility validation.

Generates SwiftUI and UIKit components aligned with Apple's design principles of clarity, deference, and depth

Validates designs against HIG compliance and ensures accessibility support including VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and color contrast standards

Covers navigation patterns (tab bars, navigation stacks, sheets), form controls (buttons, text fields, toggles, pickers), and semantic colors with automatic dark mode adaptation

Implements 8-point grid spacing, San Francisco typography system, and 44x44 minimum touch targets across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch platforms

Includes guidance on motion, SF Symbols, app icons, error states, and platform-specific considerations for multitasking and Always-On displays

Apple HIG Designer

Design beautiful, native iOS apps following Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG). Create accessible, intuitive interfaces with native components, proper typography, semantic colors, and Apple's design principles.

What This Skill Does

Helps you design and build iOS apps that feel native and follow Apple's guidelines:

Generate iOS Components - Create SwiftUI and UIKit components

Validate Designs - Check compliance with Apple HIG

Ensure Accessibility - VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, color contrast

Apply Design Principles - Clarity, Deference, Depth

Use Semantic Colors - Automatic dark mode support

Implement Typography - San Francisco font system

Follow Spacing - 8pt grid system and safe areas

Apple's Design Principles

1. Clarity