Notes
Things worth reading slowly
A short, curated shelf of external guidance. Filter by theme. We are not affiliated with any of these publishers.
Human Interface Guidelines
Apple's guidance on designing for its platforms.
DesignMaterial Design 3
Google's design system documentation for Android and the web.
AccessibilityAccessibility fundamentals
W3C's introduction to who accessibility helps and how.
AccessibilityAnimation from interactions
Why motion should be optional, and how to provide that.
PublishingApp Review Guidelines
Apple's rules for App Store submissions.
PublishingData safety section
Google Play's explanation of data disclosure requirements.
PrivacyICO guidance
The UK regulator's resources for organisations handling personal data.
DesignWriting for GOV.UK
Excellent guidance on plain, scannable writing for the web.
Three habits we recommend to every team
Read your own error messages aloud. If they sound cold or confusing spoken, they are worse on screen.
Turn on reduced motion and large text once a week. It is the quickest way to find layouts that only work under perfect conditions.
Keep a list of things you decided not to build. It protects the product's focus and saves repeated debates.