Mobile App Design
Users Actually Love to Use.
iOS HIG-compliant, Material Design-proper, gesture-perfect. Apps that feel native, work intuitively, and average 4.8 stars on both stores.
Discovery to launch in 5 steps.
“Our app had 3-star ratings before Maple54. After redesign: 4.9 stars, 50K downloads month one, users actually finish onboarding. The design system saved us 100+ hours of dev work.”
Native-feeling apps, designed from first principles.
App design isn't just web design shrunk down. We design for iOS HIG + Material 3 from day one — with thumb-zones, gestures, and OS conventions as hard constraints.
Platform + user research
Week 1iOS vs Android vs cross-platform decision, platform-specific HIG / Material audit, user interviews, competitive teardown on App Store + Play Store.
Information architecture
Week 2Navigation patterns (tab bar, drawer, modals), core user flows, screen inventory, onboarding journey, permission-request strategy.
High-fidelity design
Week 3-5Hi-fi Figma screens for all platforms, native component usage, motion + transition studies, gesture-based interactions, platform-native typography.
Prototype + handoff
Week 6Interactive prototype (Principle / Figma), user testing on real devices, App Store + Play Store asset design (icons, screenshots, videos).
Everything needed to ship an App-Store-quality app.
Design, prototyping, testing, and store assets — one complete package.
Platform-specific design
iOS (Human Interface Guidelines) + Android (Material 3) designs, not just one design forced across platforms. Platform-appropriate patterns and components.
Interactive prototype
Principle or Figma prototype with gesture-based transitions, realistic timing, haptic feedback indicators. Tests on real devices, not just desktop click-throughs.
App Store + Play Store assets
App icons (all resolutions), screenshots (device frames + captions), App Store preview videos, privacy labels, keyword research for ASO.
Developer handoff
Platform-specific Zeplin + Figma specs, iOS Swift Package Manager + Android Gradle tokens, Storybook-equivalent docs for React Native / Flutter.
Built for consumer + B2B app products.
Mobile app design pays off when your product lives on phones. For web-first products, skip the app design until you're sure mobile is essential.
Commerce Apps
Shopping apps with tiered loyalty, wish lists, order tracking, push-based re-engagement. Native app design drives 2-3× higher CVR than mobile web.
Health + Fitness
Workout apps, meditation, tracking, coaching. Platform integrations (HealthKit, Google Fit) + daily streak mechanics require deliberate native design.
Social + Community
Discussion apps, community platforms, messaging products. Native design matters more here than anywhere else — users live in these apps daily.
Education + Learning
Course apps, language learning, cohort platforms. Offline-first design, background audio, streak mechanics — all require platform-native thinking.
Industry-standard tools, included.
Best-in-class design + research + handoff tooling — enterprise licenses bundled into every engagement.
Mobile app design, answered honestly.
Can you design for both iOS + Android?
Yes. We design platform-specific Figma files — not just one design stretched across both platforms. iOS HIG + Material 3 are different design systems with different user expectations.
How long does app design take?
6-8 weeks for a mid-complexity app (20-40 screens). Smaller MVP apps: 4-6 weeks. Complex multi-role apps: 10-14 weeks. Every project includes prototyping and user testing.
Do you handle the App Store submission?
We prepare the assets (icons, screenshots, preview videos, descriptions, keywords, privacy labels). Submission itself is typically done by the development team. We can handle the full App Review back-and-forth for an additional scope.
Figma vs. Framer for prototyping?
Figma for most projects — team collaboration, easy handoff, good enough prototyping. Framer when we need advanced animations, scroll interactions, or code-integration prototypes that justify the learning curve.
What about accessibility for apps?
VoiceOver + TalkBack compatibility baked in. Color contrast audits, dynamic type support, large-text layouts, keyboard / switch control navigation. Accessibility is a design constraint from screen 1.
App design pricing.
Design Sprint
2 weeks · Single platform
Full System
4-6 weeks · Cross-platform
Enterprise
Complex apps + brand
App design that earns 5 stars.
Native-feel on iOS and Android. Prototype-first approach. Ship-ready handoff.
Three ways to get started
Pick the path that fits you best — a quick form, a detailed brief, or a live call. Selected service: Branding & Design.
Prefer phone? Call (480) 650-9911 — Mon–Fri · 9am–6pm MST