{"id":9968,"date":"2022-02-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/?p=9968"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:19:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:19:50","slug":"ux-and-ui-design-in-mobile-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/ux-and-ui-design-in-mobile-app\/","title":{"rendered":"UX and UI Design in Mobile App Development Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tldr\">TL;DR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 UX and UI design play a critical role in mobile applications by shaping how users interact with the interface and how easily they can accomplish tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Effective mobile design focuses on intuitive navigation, clear visual hierarchy, and layouts optimized for smaller screens and touch interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A strong UX strategy ensures that mobile apps are easy to use, responsive, and aligned with user needs and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 UI design defines the visual layer of the application, including colors, typography, icons, and interactive elements that influence usability and brand perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Designing for mobile requires attention to accessibility, performance, and consistent user flows across different devices and screen sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Combining thoughtful UX research with well-designed UI components helps teams create mobile apps that are engaging, efficient, and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intro\">Intro&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UX design and UI design are the second phase of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/services\/mobile-app-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile app development<\/a> process, and it doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s less important than any other step. How your app works and looks can be a determining factor in customers\u2019 purchasing decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A high churn rate<\/strong> (number of people who abandon the app after using it a few times) keeps many apps\u2019 owners awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons for mobile apps abandonment is not intuitive design with an unattractive or illegible user interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule is simple: the less time customers spend in your app on the work they want to do, the bigger chance they will use it again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will show you how to <strong>build UX and UI in mobile app development from scratch. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/tag\/mobile-app-development-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cMobile App Development Process\u201d<\/a> series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-1024x576.png\" alt=\"UX and UI design in mobile app development process \" class=\"wp-image-9969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/design_development-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ux-and-ui-design-process\">UX and UI design process&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>User experience and user interface design are crucial elements of a product and <strong>work closely together<\/strong>. But even though they are inseparable, their roles are quite different, as they refer to different aspects of the product development process and design discipline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>UX design<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>UI design<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Human-first approach to product\u2019s design<\/td><td>Human-first approach to design the aesthetic experience of a product<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Process of building products that provide great user experience<\/td><td>Process of transformation wireframes into attractive and easy to use interfaces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focused on users and their journey through the product<\/td><td>Focused on visual and interactive elements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aims to improve the user interaction and experience of products<\/td><td>Aims to create attractive, simple to use and scalable product<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Differences between UX and UI <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UX and UI design in mobile apps improves the <strong>user experience that influences customer satisfaction<\/strong>. And satisfied users are often a source of conversions and recommendations for your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-chosen features shown in a simple and aesthetic way are a composition that\u2019s hard to ignore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Differences between UX and UI in mobile app development\" class=\"wp-image-9970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ux-ui-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps-of-the-ux-design-and-ui-design-in-mobile-app-development\">Steps of the UX design and UI design in mobile app development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest, you\u2019ve started the <strong>design process<\/strong> during the first stage of developing products &#8211; planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you were making decisions about the main features, target audience and platform, you probably initially established the main look and feel of the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to make it real and adapt to the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main steps of creating the user centered design are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Creating user-journey map&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building UX wireframe&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building prototype&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usability testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creating-a-user-journey-map\">Creating a user journey map&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>User or customer journey map shows <strong>how the users interact<\/strong> with the application and what steps they take to complete the <strong>desired actions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s an important part of the broader user research and a visual representation of the entire user journey, from the point they discovered the application to when they converted, including every interaction they have with the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-user-journey-maps-important\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Why are user-journey maps important?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mapping the customer journey provides you with <strong>critical insights<\/strong> about optimising the customer experience and eliminating the pain points through the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They put the user <strong>at the heart of your outreach<\/strong>. Once you know how the user interact with the product, you can prepare better, more personalised messages to reach a further audience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-map-the-user-s-interaction\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">How to map the user&#8217;s interaction&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the basic form, journey mapping starts by setting the series of users actions into a timeline. It\u2019s then filled with users potential thoughts and emotions to create a narrative. Once it\u2019s squeezed and polished, it leads us to a visualisation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-user-personas\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Create user personas<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/project-plan-for-mobile-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planning phase<\/a> you did user research and chose the target audience. Now is the time to prepare user profiles that represent different segments of the audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing one point of view per map is helpful to build a <strong>clear narrative<\/strong>. F.e. if you are creating an app for schools to improve remote learning, you have to think about different users: teachers, parents and students, who will use your app in different ways. Only after that, you can create separate maps for each scenario.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-the-scenario-and-set-the-expectations\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Create the scenario and set the expectations&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A scenario is a potential situation that the user map addresses. It\u2019s in line with the <strong>customers&#8217; goals and expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers usually have a very specific goal for using a mobile app. Make sure you know why and how they would use your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our example, the potential scenario can be a quick meeting between a parent and a teacher, and the expectation (of the parent) can be to book the most suitable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"journey-phase\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Journey Phase&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Journey phases provide further information, like actions, thoughts or emotions. Those stages will <strong>vary from scenario to scenario.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improvements\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Improvements<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you create a map, you will get information on how the user experience can be optimised and apply the changes to your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out the example of a customer journey map below: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/user-persona-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a customer journey map <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-mind-cta c-cta-block\" style=\"background-color:#00141F;color:#FFFFFF\"><div class=\"c-cta-block__content\"><p class=\"c-cta-block__title\">Ready to build your app? <\/p><div class=\"c-cta-block__action\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/services\/react-native-development\" class=\"c-cta-block__button ga-cta ga-cta-consultation theme-bg-3\">Check out how we do this <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ux-wireframe\">UX wireframe&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A wireframe is a layout that shows the main elements in the overall structure. It focuses on <strong>how a user would interact with your app<\/strong>. The purpose of UX wireframing is to define the user flow and details like the number of windows, CTA buttons and how they work, login and registration process, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UX wireframe is only a sketch, usually with a block layout, with lines representing the text and rectangles instead of the images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start the wireframe creation, try to answer the following questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What is the best way to organise the contest to support the customer\u2019s goal?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What information is the most important? Where should it be placed?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What should users see first?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do users expect to see in a certain area?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which buttons do users need to complete the actions?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tmecley.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/paper-prototype.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile app wireframe\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tmecley.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/paper-prototype.jpg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Source: Relax &amp; Rest wireframe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some guides that will optimise your work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-a-mobile-frame\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Set a mobile frame&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s only a sketch, and you can start with a rectangle as a frame, it\u2019s much better to select the frame that has the dimensions of an <strong>actual mobile device you design for<\/strong>. As nowadays there are many options for screen sizes, it\u2019s recommended to start with a device with middle screen size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"determine-layout-with-boxes\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Determine layout with boxes&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the first stage of wireframing, you aim to <strong>create a visual hierarchy<\/strong>. Focus on the order of information you want to present. Remember that users scan phone screens from top to bottom and left to right. To minimize the size without losing pixels, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/photoclippingpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photo clipping path<\/a> tool for all images you use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-design-patterns\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Use design patterns&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your customers possibly use different apps in everyday life and so they have some habits. When they recognise familiar elements in a new app they <strong>can rely on their previous experience<\/strong> in interacting with your product. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Android<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/design\/human-interface-guidelines\/ios\/overview\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/design\/human-interface-guidelines\/ios\/overview\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">O<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/design\/human-interface-guidelines\/ios\/overview\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S<\/a> have native patterns, as their users expect consistency in the mobile apps\u2019 looks and behaviour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"following-the-ux-laws\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Following the UX laws<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Humans use patterns for perceiving and processing the world around them, and psychology helps us decode it. Instead of forcing customers to adapt to the design, try to use <strong>key principles from psychology to design<\/strong> in a way that is adaptable to people. Here you can find some more common <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsofux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UX laws<\/a> to follow in your project:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hick-s-law\"><strong>Hick\u2019s law<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hick&#8217;s law states that the time taken to make a decision increase with the number and complexity of choices present. The main function of this law is to <strong>direct users to functions of top priority<\/strong>, help them reach CTA faster and increase the conversion rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great example of Hicks laws is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Uber<\/a> app &#8211; from default, it shows your current location so you don\u2019t have to decide whether you should look for any better place to get a taxi. Also <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Spotify<\/a> uses Hick\u2019s law a lot too as it learns which songs you are skipping on your everyday use and learn what music do you prefer &#8211; later on, you can find a personalised \u2018Daily Music\u2019 playlist with your latest favourites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hick law in Uber app\" class=\"wp-image-9986\" style=\"width:563px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/charles-deluvio-6OF-Ly-5oJY-unsplash-edited-324x182.jpg 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goal-gradient-effect-law\"><strong>Goal gradient effect law <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It states that the closer person is to complete a task, the faster they work towards reaching it. If you provide clear information about the progress it <strong>motivates users to complete tasks<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many apps use it to keep people engaged. A great example can be the Starbucks app, where you get rewards for the coffee you buy, the Prana Breath app, where the more exercise you do, the better scores you achieve or even the app which help you quit smoking and shows you how much healthier you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Goal gradient effect law in Prana Breath mobile app \" class=\"wp-image-9974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath-324x182.png 324w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/prana_breath.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fitt-s-law\"><strong>Fitt\u2019s law <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fitt&#8217;s law states that the time to acquire a target is a function of the distance to and size of the target. That means that <strong>the touch target should be large enough to be clicked<\/strong>, and placed in an area to be easily acquired. It\u2019s an important case, especially in mobile apps, where spacing and easy access to buttons is crucial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zalando-lounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zalando Lounge<\/a> do this well as they placed a button to put a product in a basket on the bottom right corner &#8211; it\u2019s eye-catching and easy to reach for your thumb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitt's law in Zalando Lounge mobile app\" class=\"wp-image-9992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/zalando-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-prototype\">Building prototype&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A prototype is an interactive mockup that aims to test and improve the functionality of the app &#8211; and most <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/services\/mobile-app-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cross-platform mobile app development <\/a>companies recommend it. Creating a simple click-through model lets you check all the screens and decide if the navigation makes sense for a new user. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways of mobile app prototyping:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid prototyping<\/strong>, where the created product is not used after testing. This approach doesn\u2019t take a lot of time, as it\u2019s designed only to test the ideas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Evolutionary prototyping,<\/strong> where the prototype is the future core of the app (MVP). Its features are added subsequently till it became the full version of the app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NHH6UNL6xto&amp;t=5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you want to learn more about the differences between MVP and prototype, watch our video.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"631\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MVP-vs-Prototype-Video-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MVP-vs-Prototype-Video-.png 631w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MVP-vs-Prototype-Video--300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MVP-vs-Prototype-Video--500x279.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MVP-vs-Prototype-Video--324x181.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NHH6UNL6xto&amp;t=7s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NHH6UNL6xto&amp;t=7s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple words, a rapid prototype is designed to test the ideas, while an <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/how-to-build-mvp\/\">MVP<\/a> is created for testing the product and its functionalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>MVP<\/th><th>Prototype<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Goal: Community Feedback<\/td><td>Goal: Internal feedback<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Working Product <\/td><td>Presentation of a product <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focused on functionalities <\/td><td>Focused on designs and UX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requires development <\/td><td>Requires UX design <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n    \n    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class=\"c-poll-block__heading\">Quick poll<\/p>\n        <p class=\"c-poll-block__question\">What would you prefer to use to validate your idea?<\/p>\n\n        <form method=\"POST\" action=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" class=\"js-poll-form\">\n            <input type=\"hidden\" class=\"js-poll-action\" id=\"action\" name=\"action\" value=\"poll_ajax\">\n            <input type=\"hidden\" class=\"js-poll-id\" id=\"poll_id\" name=\"poll_id\" value=\"8292\">\n            \n            <div class=\"c-poll-block__answer-list js-poll-answers\">\n                 \n                                            <div class=\"c-poll-block__answer\">\n                            <input type=\"button\" name=\"1\" value=\"MVP\" class=\"js-poll-answer \" >\n                        <\/div>\n                                                         \n                                            <div class=\"c-poll-block__answer\">\n                            <input type=\"button\" name=\"2\" value=\"Prototype\" class=\"js-poll-answer \" >\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"c-poll-block__total-votes\"><span class=\"js-poll-total\">268<\/span> votes<\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ui-design\">UI design&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the steps taken before aimed to define how the app will work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now is the time to concentrate on the <strong>visual design<\/strong>.&nbsp; This is a super important step as the appearance will leave a permanent impression on your end users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A professional, eye-catchy and beautiful design is one of the main aspects working on your app\u2019s success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this step, you have to choose the visual representation of the concept, colours, fonts, shapes and many other things that will make your app attractive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ui-design-principles\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">UI Design Principles&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the design process you should remember about the most common user interface design principles:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"structure-principle\"><strong>Structure Principle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elements should be organised purposefully, in meaningful and useful ways. The structure should be based on <strong>clear and consistent models<\/strong> that are recognizable to users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies and series in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Netflix<\/a> app are categorised by type and you can easily filter or sort it in the way you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Structure Principle in Netflix mobile app \n\" class=\"wp-image-9991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Netflix_1-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"simplicity-principle\"><strong>Simplicity Principle&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An app should be designed in a way that makes <strong>simple, common tasks easy<\/strong>. Using popular symbols and phrases help people understand how things work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Spotify,<\/a> you can simply add the song to favourites by clicking on the heart icon &#8211; and you can do this whenever you see the name of the song.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Simplicity principle in Spotify mobile app \" class=\"wp-image-9990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-1-2-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visibility-principle\"><strong>Visibility Principle&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The design <strong>can\u2019t overwhelm or distract users<\/strong>. All elements needed for a given task should be visible and easy to find.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">eBay<\/a> app &#8211; as they now have a special offer, they\u2019ve created Valentine\u2019s menu, where you can simply find the most popular categories on the main screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Visibility Principle in Ebay mobile app \n\" class=\"wp-image-9993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay_1-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reuse-principle\"><strong>Reuse Principle&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The design of the app should <strong>reuse internal and external components<\/strong> in a way to reduce rethink and remembering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are designing a mobile app for your shop, follow the interaction design principles, like putting an icon of a basket or a trolley on the right top corner, as people would expect it to be there &#8211; just as it is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> app and most of the online shops\u2019 websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Reuse Principle in Amazon mobile app \" class=\"wp-image-9994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/pagepro.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/amazon_1-324x182.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usability-testing\">Usability Testing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing is a powerful tool that helps you <strong>determine the app&#8217;s functionality<\/strong> and make sure that users can navigate the app efficiently and effectively. It\u2019s an essential step that enables you to validate the decisions you\u2019ve already made and influence future decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this process, you let people interact with your app and observe their behaviour and reactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways and methods to run the tests, but all of them should be subject to the bellowed practices:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Test as early as you can and as often as you can&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask open-minded questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe behaviours and listen to the users&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t try to solve all the issues at once &#8211; fix the most important issues first, then test again&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf\">\n    <p class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__title c-newsletter__header\">\n        EXPERT INSIGHTS, FRICTIONLESSLY DELIVERED!    <\/p>\n    <p class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__desc c-newsletter__header\">\n        Curated tech news delivered straight to your inbox every month.    <\/p>\n    <form method=\"post\" class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__form js-newsletter-form c-newsletter__action\" name=\"newsletter-block-form\">\n        <input name=\"newsletter-email\" id=\"newsletter-email\" type=\"text\" class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__input js-newsletter-input\" placeholder=\"Company Email\" \/>\n        <input name=\"newsletter-campaign\" id=\"newsletter-campaign\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__group\">\n            <input name=\"consent\" id=\"consent\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"js-newsletter-consent\" \/>\n            <label class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__label\" for=\"consent\">I accept the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagepro.co\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and agree to process my personal data by Pagepro for marketing purposes.<\/label>\n        <\/div>\n        <input type=\"submit\" class=\"c-newsletter-block-acf__button button js-newsletter-sub ga-newsletter-form-content\" value=\"Sign up\" \/>\n        <p class=\"theme-size-1 js-message-valid is-hidden is-invalid\"><\/p>\n    <\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-and-don-ts-in-mobile-app-designs\">Do and don&#8217;ts in mobile app designs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;As of 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/276623\/number-of-apps-available-in-leading-app-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Play has over 3,482,452 available apps and an Apple App Store of about 2,226,823<\/a> &#8211; and so we can only imagine how many tests were running before to find out what works best for effective and enjoyable use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to that we can establish some rules for good usability and user friendly interface design:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cut out the clutter &#8211; get rid of anything that isn\u2019t absolutely necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation should be available at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build for one-handed operation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the app fast and responsive&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t replicate web experience on an app&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalise the experience as much as possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trends-in-app-design-in-2022\">Trends in app design in 2022&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the design trends should be on your \u2018to-do\u2019 list if you want your app to become successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve chosen some of the trends you need to consider during the app development:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3d\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">3D&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the top design trends followed by UX designers is <strong>good, old 3D<\/strong>. The popularity of this method increased thanks to the development of augmented and virtual reality technologies. Users love to see depth on the screen and 3D helps them better understand the navigation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dribbble.com\/users\/1615584\/screenshots\/14952712\/media\/820c3eca781922b19953dcd7f3803b88.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile app design with 3D elements \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/14952712-Food-Mobile-App-Design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mobile app design with 3D elements by Ghulam Rasool<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"neumorphism\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Neumorphism&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neumorphism is a popular trend that UI designers follow in 2022. It is all about <strong>solid colours, subtle contrast and accessible design<\/strong>. Designers use multiple shadows and background colour values to create a floating effect. It adds 3D feels for the buttons and visual freshness to the whole digital product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dribbble.com\/users\/3179691\/screenshots\/13322022\/media\/68555cad34a028f6b4c97f9983f4bd0b.jpg\" alt=\"Credit card checkout with Neumorphism\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/13322022\/attachments\/4924713?mode=media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Credit card checkout project in Neumorphism by Alex Koin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"simplification-and-minimalism\"><span class=\"underline-accent\">Simplification and minimalism&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making things simpler with a pleasant appearance arouses positive emotions. It\u2019s all about <strong>highlighting the main content and allowing the design to play a supporting role.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dribbble.com\/users\/204298\/screenshots\/14337394\/media\/2bcb70323cab4b9e912b41c91199bc52.png?compress=1&amp;resize=1600x1200&amp;vertical=top\" alt=\"Simplification in Smart Home Centre project \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/14337394-Smart-Home-Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smart Home Center project<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrap-up\">WRAP UP&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the above steps and practises will help you to design an amazing product. 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