iPad Human Interface Guidelines contains guidelines you should follow to design a great iPad application that takes full advantage of iPad and iOS 3.2 features.
For iPad applications, the guidelines in this document supplement, and occasionally supersede, the guidelines in iPhone Human Interface Guidelines. If you read only this document, and not iPhone Human Interface Guidelines, you miss out on information that applies to all iOS-based devices, including iPad.
If you’re new to iOS, it’s strongly recommended that you begin by visiting the iPhone Reference Library to familiarize yourself with the platform. If you’re new to iOS programming, you should start by reading:
If you’re new to user interface design for iPhone applications, begin by reading:
Most of the guidance in those documents applies equally to iPad and to iPhone and iPod touch. Where there are differences, iPad Human Interface Guidelines and iPad Programming Guide provide device-specific guidance.
iPad Human Interface Guidelines contains the following chapters:
Key iPad Features and Characteristics provides an overview of the device, focusing on characteristics and features that differ from iPhone.
From iPhone Application to iPad Application describes some strategies for transitioning iPhone applications to iPad.
iPad User Experience Guidelines lists guidelines that help you deliver a great user experience in your iPad application.
iPad UI Element Guidelines describes how to use UI elements in iPad applications.
Last updated: 2010-08-03