We are now less than a week away from The App Design Handbook launch (September 4th!) and I am getting really excited. I’ve spent a ton of time working on this guide and I can’t wait to share it with you. Today let’s take a peek inside and see what the book includes. First here is a sample section so that you can get a feel for the writing style and learn about styling your applications.

Update: The book is now live! Purchase it here »

Below is the full book outline. Make sure to signup with the email form below to be notified when the book launches.

The App Design Handbook Outline

Introduction Getting Started Notes & Terms You Are a Designer

The Context

The Idea The Importance of Execution The Capabilities of the iPhone Video First The Idea Already Exists Dream Big, Implement Small Cutting the Idea Down

The Experience Web or Native Sketching the Experience Selecting a Navigation Style iPhone View Controllers iPad View Controllers Selecting the Wrong Navigation Style The Implementation iPad, iPhone, or Both Preferences and Settings Designing the Blank Slate

The Style Entertainment or Utility Thoughts on Skeuomorphism Colors Patterns & Textures Adding Depth & Detail Designing for the iPad Applying Your Design Consistently Typography

The Polish Transitions Animations Designing Forms Messages & Notifications Sound Using Icons Usability Testing Designing for the Retina Display Tips & Tricks Launch Images

The Marketing Designing App Icons App Store Screenshots

Case Studies Using Spacing, Size, Color, & Contrast Designing an App Login Screen

Closing Thoughts

In addition to the book itself different packages will include video tutorials, Photoshop and Xcode files, button templates, and a lot more. All of this is coming September 4th. I will be running a launch day sale, so you will want to signup below so you don’t miss the lower price.