Mobile App Development Process

This guide outlines the key phases of mobile app development, from initial requirements gathering to ongoing optimization. Each phase includes recommended AI and development tools, as well as learning resources to help you master the necessary skills.

Testing & Deployment

Design

Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize the user interface

Sub-processes

Information Architecture

Plan the app structure and navigation flow

Wireframing

Create simplified screen layouts to determine element positioning

UI Design

Design visual elements following platform guidelines

Interaction Design

Design touch interactions and animations

Development Tools19 tools
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Principle

Interactive Animation and Micro-interaction Creation

UI DesignInteractive AnimationPrototype Design

Adobe Illustrator

Vector Graphics Design and Icon Creation

Vector DesignIcon DesignGraphic Design

Figma

Cloud-based Collaborative UI/UX Design Tool with AI Design Generation and Layout Optimization

UI DesignCollaborative DesignAI Design

Protopie

High-Fidelity Interactive Prototype Design and Logic Arrangement

Prototype DesignInteractive DesignHigh-Fidelity

Sketch

Vector Graphics Design and Interactive Prototype Creation

UI DesignPrototype DesignVector Design

Visily

AI-Generated UI Design and Wireframe Creation

AI DesignUI DesignWireframing

Learning Materials14 resources

Material Design

Google's design system, providing comprehensive design guidelines and resources.

Web Design Resources

Collection of design patterns and resources from Smashing Magazine.

Complete Guide to Web UI Design

UI design video tutorial from DesignCourse.

Responsive Design Fundamentals

Responsive design tutorial from Traversy Media.

Refactoring UI

UI design guide by Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger.

Web Design for Beginners

Web design entry course on Udemy.

Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

Steve Krug's classic book introducing common sense principles and practices for web usability.

Universal Principles of Design

Comprehensive guide covering 125 design principles applicable to any design discipline.

UX Collective Editors

UX design column on Medium, gathering user experience design thoughts and practices.

Smashing Magazine

Professional web design and development resource providing practical tips and in-depth articles.

Designmodo

Website offering design trends, tutorials, and resources, focusing on UI/UX design and front-end development.

Muzli on Medium

Collection of design inspiration and creative articles showcasing the latest design trends.

What is Wrong with UX

Podcast discussing common UX design problems and their solutions.

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Long-running podcast featuring conversations with design luminaries, exploring design thinking and creative journeys.