Mobile app design services for iOS and Android
Real-time collaboration on app design projects
Our mobile app design process eliminates unnecessary delays and makes collaboration efficient, regardless of location.
How we work for you:
Initial design draft
We create the first mockup based on your project requirements and brand guidelines.
Live refinement sessions
We meet online where you comment and suggest changes while our designer implements them in real-time.
Working prototypes
By the end of each session, you often receive a functional prototype to test on your device or share with stakeholders.
Flexible participation
Add colleagues to meetings on short notice, something physical meetings can't accommodate.
This approach saves time previously spent on travel, presentations, and waiting for revisions. You see changes immediately and make decisions faster.
Our design team brings years of app and graphic design experience, informed by training from the Interaction Design Foundation and Baymard Institute—organizations focused on evidence-based UX research.
Mobile app design process
Projects begin with comprehensive planning before any design work starts.
Project planning and specifications
Your technical project manager creates a detailed project plan documenting:
- All app screens (login, home, notifications, settings, etc.)
- Core functionality and user flows
- Technology choice: native development for iOS or Android, or cross-platform tools like .NET MAUI or React Native
- Backend architecture and hosting requirements
Design conceptualization and mockups
Once the plan is finalized:
- We assign designers to your project
- Designers conceptualize the interface based on your app's purpose and target users
- We create mockups for each screen defined in the project plan
- Designs account for platform-specific guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design for Android)
Interactive prototypes
After initial mockups are complete:
- You receive access to a clickable prototype
- Test the prototype on actual mobile devices
- Navigate through screens to evaluate flow and usability
All designs are created in Figma, providing you with editable source files, interactive prototypes, and developer-ready specifications that work with any development team.
Platform-specific design refinement
iOS and Android have distinct design conventions. We adapt interfaces to match each platform's expectations:
- iOS app design. Follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines with platform-appropriate navigation patterns, typography, and interaction models
- Android app design. Implements Material Design principles with Android-native components and behaviors
What's included in app design services
Planning and conceptualization
Our design team participates from project inception, offering UX perspective during planning and helping conceptualize the app's overall theme and user experience strategy.
App screen design
We design all major screens with user experience as the priority, following research-backed standards. Each screen is crafted to minimize cognitive load and guide users toward their goals efficiently.
UI components: logos, controls, and icons
Beyond layouts, we design:
- Custom icons that communicate function clearly
- Buttons and controls optimized for touch interaction
- Navigation elements consistent with your brand
- Visual hierarchy that directs attention appropriately
App store promotional graphics (optional)
We can design promotional assets for:
- Google Play Store listings
- Apple App Store pages
- Graphics that highlight key features
- App preview videos and screenshots
Companion website design and development (optional)
An informational website serves multiple purposes:
- Explains features before download
- Provides support documentation
- Improves discoverability through SEO
- Builds credibility before users commit to downloading
Technology approaches we support
Our mobile app design process works equally well whether you’re developing:
Cross-platform applications
Single codebase using .NET MAUI (formerly Xamarin) or <a href="React Native, reducing development time while maintaining near-native performance
We design for your chosen approach, understanding the constraints and opportunities each technology presents.
Why businesses choose 1902 Software for mobile app design
Research-backed methodology
Our designers apply principles from leading UX research organizations that study what actually works in digital interfaces rather than following trends. We design based on evidence, not aesthetics alone.
Experience since 1998
We've been developing applications since 1998, with our design team bringing years of interface design experience across platforms and technologies. This background informs better decisions about navigation, information architecture, and interaction patterns.
Internal design team
Every designer works directly for 1902 Software. No outsourcing means consistent quality, direct communication, and designers who understand your project from start to finish.
Real-time iteration
Our collaborative process with live design sessions means faster decisions, immediate feedback incorporation, and prototypes you can test the same day.
Understanding of both design and development
Our designers work closely with developers, ensuring designs are technically feasible, performant, and maintainable long-term.
Ready to discuss your mobile app design project?
Whether you’re starting from an idea or redesigning an existing app, we’ll help determine the right approach for your users, business goals, and technical requirements.
Book a consultation to explore how 1902 Software can design an app that users find intuitive from their first interaction.
Commonly asked questions
Do you design for iOS, Android, or both at the same time?
We design for whichever platform your project requires. If you’re building for both iOS and Android, we create designs that maintain brand consistency while respecting each platform’s distinct design conventions—Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines for iOS and Material Design for Android. The interfaces look and feel cohesive as a brand while meeting platform-specific user expectations.
What's the difference between native app design and cross-platform app design?
Native apps are designed separately for each platform, delivering maximum performance and full access to platform-specific features. Cross-platform apps use a single codebase—through tools like .NET MAUI or React Native—reducing development time while maintaining near-native performance. We design for whichever approach your project uses, understanding the constraints and opportunities each technology presents. The design process and collaboration remain the same either way.
What exactly is included in the app design deliverables?
We design all major screens defined in the project plan, custom icons and touch-optimized controls, navigation elements, and visual hierarchy. You receive editable Figma source files, interactive prototypes you can test on actual devices, and developer-ready specifications. App store promotional graphics and a companion website are available as optional additions.
How functional are the prototypes you deliver?
Prototypes demonstrate interface layout and navigation flow—you can click through screens and evaluate the user experience. They don’t include backend functionality like data loading, account creation, or purchases. They’re designed for testing usability, sharing with stakeholders, and validating the design direction before development begins.
Does app design include the actual development, or just the design?
App design and development are separate services. We deliver design files and prototypes, and if you also need development, our in-house team builds from those designs so there’s no handoff friction. If you have your own development team, the Figma files and specifications work with any platform or framework.
How long does the mobile app design process typically take?
Timeline depends on the number of screens, complexity of user flows, and how many revision rounds are needed. Our real-time collaboration sessions accelerate the process significantly compared to traditional back-and-forth feedback cycles—most sessions end with a working prototype. We outline the timeline during project planning before design work begins.
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