Apple Human Interface Guidelines

Apple Human Interface Guidelines

Design guidelines for intuitive, consistent Apple platform experiences

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The Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) deliver best‑practice guidance for designing native apps and games on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. They cover hierarchy, harmony, consistency, color, typography, layout, icons, accessibility, and emerging technologies such as generative AI. The HIG details components, patterns, inputs, and platform‑specific conventions, enabling designers and developers to create cohesive, quality, accessible experiences that align with Apple’s ecosystem.