Application development for iPhones is increasing at a phenomenal rate and everyone is coming up with new and creative ideas to develop applications and sell it through the iPhone app store. And to cash in on this new fever, here are some great tips to design sleek iPhone Applications

Here are some things that you need to keep in mind while designing applications for iPhones:

Don't Stretch the Conventions Too Much
Designers of iPhone applications aim to create sleek and shiny UI designs that stand out from the rest of the crowd. However, they often tend to forget some common design and usability conventions. And this further goes on to have a negative impact on the usability and functionality of the application. While going against the conventions might get you an innovative and unique application but it would also put it at risk of certain negative points as well. First, because of its unconventional features, your application, as a natural consequence, becomes less intuitive as well. This is because users might not be accustomed to the features and hence would take time to figure out how they work. Moreover, it makes much more sense to spend your money, time and resources to enhance the functionality and usability of the application than wasting time to make it look “different.”

Consider Technological Limitations
Sitting in your swanky office and designing an application on high powered laptop, enjoying the smooth paced Wi-Fi connection is one thing. But when it goes out to the public, don't think that things will be all the same. In fact, as many are the people using the applications, so many can be the situations. And not all of them would have the luxury of a technically enhanced environment. There can be several hiccups that may pose as an obstacle to the smooth operation of your application. Right from slow internet connections, or slow processes to single-threaded OS architectures may impact how your application functions. So make sure you consider the possible technological limitations while designing an application for iPhone.

Create a Simple & Snappy Navigation
One of the prime characteristics of winning iPhone applications is that they are simple, smart and snappy. The applications and the screens should not only load fast but also the navigation between screens should be smooth and seamless, not to mention intuitive. Avoid creating horizontal navigation menus in a bid to look different because it will be utterly unusable on iPhones.

Pay attention to the Typography
The iPhone comes with a limited number of pre-installed fonts. And if you don't practice caution, the typography can potentially destroy the application. Make sure the text is easily legible and easily readable. You surely don't want users to strain their eyes trying to read what is written. In fact, make sure of the iPhone's large screen and use grand fonts.

Remember its the iPhone... Not a Desktop
Designing applications for iPhones is a great deal different from designing for a regular computer. Therefore, you need to consider the difference in user interactions as well. iPhone users use their fingers to browse in place of the mouse. Also, don't forget the multi-touch gesture the iPhone is capable of like turn, tilt, rotate etc. along with the technological features like built in GPS and accelerometer. Make sure you take into consideration all these points when you sit to design your iPhone application.

Maneet Puri is the managing director of LeXolution IT Services, a premier IT services company based in India that specializes in providing effective web solutions including web design & development services, internet promotion and social media optimization. He has extensive experience of developing web based applications.