Apple's 8 Design Principles: A Framework for UI/UX Evaluation from WWDC26
Summary
This article presents Apple's 8 foundational design principles from a WWDC26 session by design evangelists Linda and Doug. It introduces a framework for evaluating, critiquing, scoring, or guiding UI/UX design decisions using these principles. The content is a skill/guide for applying Apple's design philosophy to review screens, features, flows, products, or components by assessing them through each principle.
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· 2 pulledDesign is making something with intention.
It's focusing on what's most important to people, so you can build something they will truly value.
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