Have you ever wondered how much detail goes into designing a desktop or mobile interface? These user interface guidelines will give you insight into how the top tech companies design.
They explain pixel specifications, naming conventions, best practices and other standardized methods they use to design their user interfaces. By adopting a systematic approach to design, these companies are able to deliver a stable and consistent user experience on all their devices.
Desktop
Apple Human Interface Guidelines
Microsoft Windows UX Guide (PDF Download)
GNOME Human Interface Guidelines
Java Look and Feel Design Guidelines
Mobile
iPhone Human Interface Guidelines
UI Design Guide for Windows Phone 7 (PDF Download)
Android User Interface Guidelines
Palm User Interface Guidelines
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Blackberry UIG are available for download at http://docs.blackberry.com/en/developers/subcategories/?userType=21&category=Java+Development+Guidelines
I can’t tell if it counts as „best“ …
Thanks for this. I’ve compiled a list of mobile specific UI Guidelines here: http://mobilegui.net/list-of-mobile-mannufacturer-uiux-guidelines/ if anyone is interested.