Some Important Things To Expect In A Good Android App Design
App Development
17Aug 2017
It is a widely known fact that app development companies prefer to design for iOS. However, Android devices have dominated the smartphone market and are largely due to the lower prices, especially in comparison to the high-quality iPhone. Given the proliferation of Android devices around the world, you may think it's time for serious mobile application development companies that specialize in building apps for Android.
To be fair, we note that Android has not always been the epitome of great design - approval system for the Google Play Store indulgent, with the result that many applications do not even have a UX fashion design. However, let's not forget that the Android Ice Cream Sandwich days are over. With the release of Android design material, proved that it was not going to get fired into the abyss of bad design. In general, the design materials are precious, effective and meaningful.
Although Android moves to a greater emphasis on design resources, they will become the best Android-designer applications that are not in abundance. Bank of Knowledge continues to grow. Therefore, we have combined our experience to share with the community some important things to keep in mind when it comes to a good UX Android design.
ADAPTIVE
We've already mentioned one of Android apps disadvantage: fragmentation; Too many screen sizes and too many devices. It is no wonder that Indian app developers usually prefer app. The design of different sizes and screen resolutions is a headache, which no one wants to deal with. But such a task requires the most creative designers thinking, which can eventually lead to a better design of Android UX. Designing a strategy that is best for dealing with this potential problem - is customizable Android Design.
An adaptation approach is not something new. Those who came from the bottom of the fabric design will already be familiar with the framework of adaptive design. If you read Google's Design Guide, an adaptive user interface is well explained and detailed. Customizable Android design idea is to make the maximum use of different screen sizes.
In the development of applications, they tend to start with smaller screens. Often the design of large screens becomes secondary, and the application ends with some funny looks on the tablet. Scaling should not be a last minute idea, but a factor that should be considered during the design process. Especially when the application is full of content, optimizing the use of the screen is a problem. It is necessary to consider how to adapt the design in such a way that it still makes sense to the user. Sure, it is more suitable for designers; it is also to ensure the optimal user interface for Android users is necessary.
FLOATING ACTION BUTTON (FAB)
Floating action button, better known as FAB, was presented with the materials design. FAB - loudly, attention-round buttons, which are usually located in the bottom right corner of the screen. Typical vivid colors and FAB tones. They are used to "promote actions", as stated by Google, and are a thing that users perform on a regular basis.
FAB is very popular in Android applications that were going material. They are also becoming more common in the iOS application. But does FAB good design enhance UX in Android? The arguments seem to go both ways.
Those who argue with FAB argue that they are too much in the way and distract the user. Of course, the size and fixed position can be an obstacle for the contact points that lie just below it. The greasy color simply forces them to have the eyes of the users. The worst thing is that it is often difficult to determine which one is usually a user carries out, and there is a potential UX failure.
Those who favor the FAB argue that the FAB's point of use really stands out for them, since the action, which is, is too important to ignore. Also, how often do people see at the bottom of the screen? To avoid blocking the content in the user interface of the application may be solutions. FAB offers quick and easy access to the main action. If the action is not represented by a major, then the development team did not understand its users.
Regardless of whether you believe that FAB or incredibly frightening, the main conclusion is that understanding users and the average user through thought flow are crucial to a good design of Android UX. Is the FAB application required? Is the action is important enough to justify the presence of FAB? These are important questions that can only be answered based on the data received from the users. If you decide to go with the FAB, make sure to follow the instructions of Google Design and follow accordingly. Otherwise, inconsistent and unfamiliar FAB can simply spoil your application's UX.
SCREEN SAVERS
When Google introduced the pop-up screens in their applications (or run screens, as they call it in their governing design principles), Android community was in deep discussion. Most of the reviews were quite negative. It is clear why this is so.
Screen saver consists of an image that occupies the entire screen and is displayed while the application is loading. Usually, it is shown that a logo or other information on the brand of the application. Instead of letting the user look at a blank screen while loading the application, the screen saver creates the impression that the application loads faster. In addition, it helps to reveal the brand image.
But is the use of screen savers really good design UX in Android? Many in the Android community objected to this, saying that if the application needs so much time to boot, the problem is in the application itself. Android UX good design requires fast operation and delivery of the user interface of the application to the user, and the user does not spend time on unnecessary screens. In addition, if the application user interface design cannot effectively transmit the tag image without the use of another non-functional screen, the application design has failed.
In the case of complex applications and slow Internet connections, it is true that users see on a blank screen, and downloading applications is not ideal. However, it is still possible to display the user interface of the application, since the data is loaded into it, so that the user is familiar with the user interface, ensuring the consistency of a good UX design.
This discussion leads us to the question: Is it good for UX Android since Google says so and use it in their applications? Android application developers have to solve in relation to the application and context of user behavior. For example, if the user wants to quickly add a task to the task application, it would be unpleasant to see the welcome screen every time the application starts. However, for such applications, like YouTube, it can be less annoying, since users cannot always run to watch the video.
NAVIGATION
Navigation design Application - this is a direct contact of the user with its architecture. If a user has problems with browsing while using the application, it is structurally wrong. Android UX good design involves robust navigation design that is easy to understand and in accordance with the Android navigation models. Remember that your application is just an application on a mobile device. It is important to maintain a certain level of consistency in the device using the familiar user interface templates.
Android supports navigation control that slides left, is activated by pressing the icon of the now infamous hamburger. The tabs are also on Android but, unlike iOS, they are always on top. It is true that the side box menu or a hamburger has received a lot of criticism from the UX community and designers. Many have tried to come up with a variety of hamburger menu alternatives, citing studies that show that they are killing the user and are inefficient. An increasingly popular alternative is the use of tabs with the "plus" icon to show less important items.
Harnil Oza is the CEO & Founder of Hyperlink InfoSystem. With a passion for technology and an immaculate drive for entrepreneurship, Harnil has propelled Hyperlink InfoSystem to become a global pioneer in the world of innovative IT solutions. His exceptional leadership has inspired a multiverse of tech enthusiasts and also enabled thriving business expansion. His vision has helped the company achieve widespread respect for its remarkable track record of delivering beautifully constructed mobile apps, websites, and other products using every emerging technology. Outside his duties at Hyperlink InfoSystem, Harnil has earned a reputation for his conceptual leadership and initiatives in the tech industry. He is driven to impart expertise and insights to the forthcoming cohort of tech innovators. Harnil continues to champion growth, quality, and client satisfaction by fostering innovation and collaboration.
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