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diff --git a/docs/html/design/get-started/creative-vision.html b/docs/html/design/get-started/creative-vision.html deleted file mode 100644 index 154f8d0..0000000 --- a/docs/html/design/get-started/creative-vision.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,205 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE html> -<html lang="en"> - <head> - <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> - <title> - -Android Design - Creative Vision - </title> - <link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico"> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto:regular,medium,thin,italic,mediumitalic"> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="../static/yui-3.3.0-reset-min.css"> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="../static/default.css"> - - </head> - <body> - - <div id="page-container"> - - <div id="page-header"><a href="../index.html">Android Design</a></div> - - <div id="main-row"> - - <ul id="nav"> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../index.html">Get Started</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../get-started/creative-vision.html">Creative Vision</a></li> - <li><a href="../get-started/principles.html">Design Principles</a></li> - <li><a href="../get-started/ui-overview.html">UI Overview</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../style/index.html">Style</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../style/devices-displays.html">Devices and Displays</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/themes.html">Themes</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/touch-feedback.html">Touch Feedback</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/metrics-grids.html">Metrics and Grids</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/typography.html">Typography</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/color.html">Color</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/iconography.html">Iconography</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/writing.html">Writing Style</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../patterns/index.html">Patterns</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../patterns/new-4-0.html">New in Android 4.0</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/gestures.html">Gestures</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/app-structure.html">App Structure</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/navigation.html">Navigation</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/actionbar.html">Action Bar</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/multi-pane-layouts.html">Multi-pane Layouts</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/swipe-views.html">Swipe Views</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/selection.html">Selection</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/notifications.html">Notifications</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/compatibility.html">Compatibility</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/pure-android.html">Pure Android</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../building-blocks/index.html">Building Blocks</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/tabs.html">Tabs</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/lists.html">Lists</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/grid-lists.html">Grid Lists</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/scrolling.html">Scrolling</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/spinners.html">Spinners</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/buttons.html">Buttons</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/text-fields.html">Text Fields</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/seek-bars.html">Seek Bars</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/progress.html">Progress & Activity</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/switches.html">Switches</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/dialogs.html">Dialogs</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/pickers.html">Pickers</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header empty"><a href="../downloads/index.html">Downloads</a></div> - </li> - - <li> - <div id="back-dac-section"><a href="../../index.html">Developers</a></div> - </li> - - </ul> - - <div id="content"> - - - <div class="layout-content-row content-header"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-9"> - <h2>Creative Vision</h2> - </div> - <div class="paging-links layout-content-col span-4"> - <a href="#" class="prev-page-link">Previous</a> - <a href="#" class="next-page-link">Next</a> - </div> - </div> - - - - -<img src="../static/content/creative_vision_main.png"> - -<div class="vspace size-1"> </div> - -<p>Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) marks a major milestone for Android design. We touched nearly every -pixel of the system as we expanded the new design approaches introduced in Honeycomb tablets to all -types of mobile devices. Starting with the most basic elements, we introduced a new font, Roboto, -designed for high-resolution displays. Other big changes include framework-level action bars on -phones and support for new phones without physical buttons.</p> -<p>We focused the design work with three overarching goals for our core apps and the system at large. -As you design apps to work with Android, consider these goals:</p> - -<div class="vspace size-1"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> - -<h4>Enchant me</h4> -<p>Beauty is more than skin deep. Android apps are sleek and aesthetically pleasing on multiple levels. -Transitions are fast and clear; layout and typography are crisp and meaningful. App icons are works -of art in their own right. Just like a well-made tool, your app should strive to combine beauty, -simplicity and purpose to create a magical experience that is effortless and powerful.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-5"> - -<h4>Simplify my life</h4> -<p>Android apps make life easier and are easy to understand. When people use your app for the first -time, they should intuitively grasp the most important features. The design work doesn't stop at the -first use, though. Android apps remove ongoing chores like file management and syncing. Simple tasks -never require complex procedures, and complex tasks are tailored to the human hand and mind. People -of all ages and cultures feel firmly in control, and are never overwhelmed by too many choices or -irrelevant flash.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> - -<h4>Make me amazing</h4> -<p>It's not enough to make an app that is easy to use. Android apps empower people to try new things -and to use apps in inventive new ways. Android lets people combine applications into new workflows -through multitasking, notifications, and sharing across apps. At the same time, your app should feel -personal, giving people access to superb technology with clarity and grace.</p> - - </div> -</div> - - - - - <div class="layout-content-row content-footer"> - <div class="paging-links layout-content-col span-9"> </div> - <div class="paging-links layout-content-col span-4"> - <a href="#" class="prev-page-link">Previous</a> - <a href="#" class="next-page-link">Next</a> - </div> - </div> - - </div> - - </div> - - <div id="page-footer"> - - <p id="copyright"> - Except as noted, this content is licensed under - <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/"> - Creative Commons Attribution 2.5</a>.<br> - For details and restrictions, see the - <a href="http://developer.android.com/license.html">Content License</a>. - </p> - - <p> - <a href="http://www.android.com/terms.html">Site Terms of Service</a> – - <a href="http://www.android.com/privacy.html">Privacy Policy</a> – - <a href="http://www.android.com/branding.html">Brand Guidelines</a> - </p> - - </div> - </div> - - <script src="../static/jquery-1.6.2.min.js"></script> - <script> - var SITE_ROOT = '../'; - </script> - <script src="../static/default.js"></script> - - - <script type="text/javascript"> - var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Starting with the most basic elements, we introduced a new font, Roboto, +designed for high-resolution displays. Other big changes include framework-level action bars on +phones and support for new phones without physical buttons.</p> +<p>We focused the design work with three overarching goals for our core apps and the system at large. +As you design apps to work with Android, consider these goals:</p> + +<div class="vspace size-1"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> + +<h4>Enchant me</h4> +<p>Beauty is more than skin deep. Android apps are sleek and aesthetically pleasing on multiple levels. +Transitions are fast and clear; layout and typography are crisp and meaningful. App icons are works +of art in their own right. Just like a well-made tool, your app should strive to combine beauty, +simplicity and purpose to create a magical experience that is effortless and powerful.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-5"> + +<h4>Simplify my life</h4> +<p>Android apps make life easier and are easy to understand. When people use your app for the first +time, they should intuitively grasp the most important features. The design work doesn't stop at the +first use, though. Android apps remove ongoing chores like file management and syncing. Simple tasks +never require complex procedures, and complex tasks are tailored to the human hand and mind. People +of all ages and cultures feel firmly in control, and are never overwhelmed by too many choices or +irrelevant flash.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> + +<h4>Make me amazing</h4> +<p>It's not enough to make an app that is easy to use. Android apps empower people to try new things +and to use apps in inventive new ways. Android lets people combine applications into new workflows +through multitasking, notifications, and sharing across apps. At the same time, your app should feel +personal, giving people access to superb technology with clarity and grace.</p> + + </div> +</div> diff --git a/docs/html/design/get-started/principles.html b/docs/html/design/get-started/principles.html deleted file mode 100644 index f10a90d..0000000 --- a/docs/html/design/get-started/principles.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,457 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE html> -<html lang="en"> - <head> - <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> - <title> - -Android Design - Design Principles - </title> - <link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico"> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto:regular,medium,thin,italic,mediumitalic"> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="../static/yui-3.3.0-reset-min.css"> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="../static/default.css"> - - </head> - <body> - - <div id="page-container"> - - <div id="page-header"><a href="../index.html">Android Design</a></div> - - <div id="main-row"> - - <ul id="nav"> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../index.html">Get Started</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../get-started/creative-vision.html">Creative Vision</a></li> - <li><a href="../get-started/principles.html">Design Principles</a></li> - <li><a href="../get-started/ui-overview.html">UI Overview</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../style/index.html">Style</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../style/devices-displays.html">Devices and Displays</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/themes.html">Themes</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/touch-feedback.html">Touch Feedback</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/metrics-grids.html">Metrics and Grids</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/typography.html">Typography</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/color.html">Color</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/iconography.html">Iconography</a></li> - <li><a href="../style/writing.html">Writing Style</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../patterns/index.html">Patterns</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../patterns/new-4-0.html">New in Android 4.0</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/gestures.html">Gestures</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/app-structure.html">App Structure</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/navigation.html">Navigation</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/actionbar.html">Action Bar</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/multi-pane-layouts.html">Multi-pane Layouts</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/swipe-views.html">Swipe Views</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/selection.html">Selection</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/notifications.html">Notifications</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/compatibility.html">Compatibility</a></li> - <li><a href="../patterns/pure-android.html">Pure Android</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="../building-blocks/index.html">Building Blocks</a></div> - <ul> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/tabs.html">Tabs</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/lists.html">Lists</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/grid-lists.html">Grid Lists</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/scrolling.html">Scrolling</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/spinners.html">Spinners</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/buttons.html">Buttons</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/text-fields.html">Text Fields</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/seek-bars.html">Seek Bars</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/progress.html">Progress & Activity</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/switches.html">Switches</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/dialogs.html">Dialogs</a></li> - <li><a href="../building-blocks/pickers.html">Pickers</a></li> - </ul> - </li> - - <li class="nav-section"> - <div class="nav-section-header empty"><a href="../downloads/index.html">Downloads</a></div> - </li> - - <li> - <div id="back-dac-section"><a href="../../index.html">Developers</a></div> - </li> - - </ul> - - <div id="content"> - - - <div class="layout-content-row content-header"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-9"> - <h2>Design Principles</h2> - </div> - <div class="paging-links layout-content-col span-4"> - <a href="#" class="prev-page-link">Previous</a> - <a href="#" class="next-page-link">Next</a> - </div> - </div> - - - - -<p>These design principles were developed by and for the Android User Experience Team to keep users' -best interests in mind. Consider them as you apply your own creativity and design thinking. Deviate -with purpose.</p> - -<h2 id="enchant-me">Enchant Me</h2> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Delight me in surprising ways</h4> -<p>A beautiful surface, a carefully-placed animation, or a well-timed sound effect is a joy to -experience. Subtle effects contribute to a feeling of effortlessness and a sense that a powerful -force is at hand.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_delight.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Real objects are more fun than buttons and menus</h4> -<p>Allow people to directly touch and manipulate objects in your app. It reduces the cognitive effort -needed to perform a task while making it more emotionally satisfying.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_real_objects.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Let me make it mine</h4> -<p>People love to add personal touches because it helps them feel at home and in control. Provide -sensible, beautiful defaults, but also consider fun, optional customizations that don't hinder -primary tasks.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_make_it_mine.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Get to know me</h4> -<p>Learn peoples' preferences over time. Rather than asking them to make the same choices over and -over, place previous choices within easy reach.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_get_to_know_me.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<h2 id="simplify-my-life">Simplify My Life</h2> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Keep it brief</h4> -<p>Use short phrases with simple words. People are likely to skip sentences if they're long.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_keep_it_brief.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Pictures are faster than words</h4> -<p>Consider using pictures to explain ideas. They get people's attention and can be much more efficient -than words.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_pictures.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Decide for me but let me have the final say</h4> -<p>Take your best guess and act rather than asking first. Too many choices and decisions make people -unhappy. Just in case you get it wrong, allow for 'undo'.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_decide_for_me.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Only show what I need when I need it</h4> -<p>People get overwhelmed when they see too much at once. Break tasks and information into small, -digestible chunks. Hide options that aren't essential at the moment, and teach people as they go.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_information_when_need_it.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>I should always know where I am</h4> -<p>Give people confidence that they know their way around. Make places in your app look distinct and -use transitions to show relationships among screens. Provide feedback on tasks in progress.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_navigation.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Never lose my stuff</h4> -<p>Save what people took time to create and let them access it from anywhere. Remember settings, -personal touches, and creations across phones, tablets, and computers. It makes upgrading the -easiest thing in the world.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_never_lose_stuff.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>If it looks the same, it should act the same</h4> -<p>Help people discern functional differences by making them visually distinct rather than subtle. -Avoid modes, which are places that look similar but act differently on the same input.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_looks_same.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Only interrupt me if it's important</h4> -<p>Like a good personal assistant, shield people from unimportant minutiae. People want to stay -focused, and unless it's critical and time-sensitive, an interruption can be taxing and frustrating.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_important_interruption.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<h2 id="make-me-amazing">Make Me Amazing</h2> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Give me tricks that work everywhere</h4> -<p>People feel great when they figure things out for themselves. Make your app easier to learn by -leveraging visual patterns and muscle memory from other Android apps. For example, the swipe gesture -may be a good navigational shortcut.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_tricks.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>It's not my fault</h4> -<p>Be gentle in how you prompt people to make corrections. They want to feel smart when they use your -app. If something goes wrong, give clear recovery instructions but spare them the technical details. -If you can fix it behind the scenes, even better.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_error.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Sprinkle encouragement</h4> -<p>Break complex tasks into smaller steps that can be easily accomplished. Give feedback on actions, -even if it's just a subtle glow.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_sprinkle_encouragement.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Do the heavy lifting for me</h4> -<p>Make novices feel like experts by enabling them to do things they never thought they could. For -example, shortcuts that combine multiple photo effects can make amateur photographs look amazing in -only a few steps.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_heavy_lifting.png"> - - </div> -</div> - -<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - -<h4>Make important things fast</h4> -<p>Not all actions are equal. Decide what's most important in your app and make it easy to find and -fast to use, like the shutter button in a camera, or the pause button in a music player.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> - - <img src="../static/content/principles_make_important_fast.png"> - - </div> -</div> - - - - - <div class="layout-content-row content-footer"> - <div class="paging-links layout-content-col span-9"> </div> - <div class="paging-links layout-content-col span-4"> - <a href="#" class="prev-page-link">Previous</a> - <a href="#" class="next-page-link">Next</a> - </div> - </div> - - </div> - - </div> - - <div id="page-footer"> - - <p id="copyright"> - Except as noted, this content is licensed under - <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/"> - Creative Commons Attribution 2.5</a>.<br> - For details and restrictions, see the - <a href="http://developer.android.com/license.html">Content License</a>. - </p> - - <p> - <a href="http://www.android.com/terms.html">Site Terms of Service</a> – - <a href="http://www.android.com/privacy.html">Privacy Policy</a> – - <a href="http://www.android.com/branding.html">Brand Guidelines</a> - </p> - - </div> - </div> - - <script src="../static/jquery-1.6.2.min.js"></script> - <script> - var SITE_ROOT = '../'; - </script> - <script src="../static/default.js"></script> - - - <script type="text/javascript"> - var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Deviate +with purpose.</p> + +<h2 id="enchant-me">Enchant Me</h2> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Delight me in surprising ways</h4> +<p>A beautiful surface, a carefully-placed animation, or a well-timed sound effect is a joy to +experience. Subtle effects contribute to a feeling of effortlessness and a sense that a powerful +force is at hand.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_delight.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Real objects are more fun than buttons and menus</h4> +<p>Allow people to directly touch and manipulate objects in your app. It reduces the cognitive effort +needed to perform a task while making it more emotionally satisfying.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_real_objects.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Let me make it mine</h4> +<p>People love to add personal touches because it helps them feel at home and in control. Provide +sensible, beautiful defaults, but also consider fun, optional customizations that don't hinder +primary tasks.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_make_it_mine.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Get to know me</h4> +<p>Learn peoples' preferences over time. Rather than asking them to make the same choices over and +over, place previous choices within easy reach.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_get_to_know_me.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<h2 id="simplify-my-life">Simplify My Life</h2> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Keep it brief</h4> +<p>Use short phrases with simple words. People are likely to skip sentences if they're long.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_keep_it_brief.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Pictures are faster than words</h4> +<p>Consider using pictures to explain ideas. They get people's attention and can be much more efficient +than words.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_pictures.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Decide for me but let me have the final say</h4> +<p>Take your best guess and act rather than asking first. Too many choices and decisions make people +unhappy. Just in case you get it wrong, allow for 'undo'.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_decide_for_me.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Only show what I need when I need it</h4> +<p>People get overwhelmed when they see too much at once. Break tasks and information into small, +digestible chunks. Hide options that aren't essential at the moment, and teach people as they go.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_information_when_need_it.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>I should always know where I am</h4> +<p>Give people confidence that they know their way around. Make places in your app look distinct and +use transitions to show relationships among screens. Provide feedback on tasks in progress.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_navigation.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Never lose my stuff</h4> +<p>Save what people took time to create and let them access it from anywhere. Remember settings, +personal touches, and creations across phones, tablets, and computers. It makes upgrading the +easiest thing in the world.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_never_lose_stuff.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>If it looks the same, it should act the same</h4> +<p>Help people discern functional differences by making them visually distinct rather than subtle. +Avoid modes, which are places that look similar but act differently on the same input.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_looks_same.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Only interrupt me if it's important</h4> +<p>Like a good personal assistant, shield people from unimportant minutiae. People want to stay +focused, and unless it's critical and time-sensitive, an interruption can be taxing and frustrating.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_important_interruption.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<h2 id="make-me-amazing">Make Me Amazing</h2> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Give me tricks that work everywhere</h4> +<p>People feel great when they figure things out for themselves. Make your app easier to learn by +leveraging visual patterns and muscle memory from other Android apps. For example, the swipe gesture +may be a good navigational shortcut.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_tricks.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>It's not my fault</h4> +<p>Be gentle in how you prompt people to make corrections. They want to feel smart when they use your +app. If something goes wrong, give clear recovery instructions but spare them the technical details. +If you can fix it behind the scenes, even better.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_error.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Sprinkle encouragement</h4> +<p>Break complex tasks into smaller steps that can be easily accomplished. Give feedback on actions, +even if it's just a subtle glow.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_sprinkle_encouragement.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Do the heavy lifting for me</h4> +<p>Make novices feel like experts by enabling them to do things they never thought they could. For +example, shortcuts that combine multiple photo effects can make amateur photographs look amazing in +only a few steps.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/principles_heavy_lifting.png"> + + </div> +</div> + +<div class="vspace size-2"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + +<h4>Make important things fast</h4> +<p>Not all actions are equal. 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At the end of this chapter we introduce the main elements for achieving this goal -in your app.</p> -<p>Read on for a quick overview of the most important aspects of the Android user interface.</p> - -<h2 id="home-all-apps-recents">Home, All Apps, and Recents</h2> - -<div class="vspace size-1"> </div> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> - - <img src="../static/content/ui_overview_home_screen.png"> - -<h4>Home screen</h4> -<p>Home is a customizable space that houses app shortcuts, folders and widgets. Navigate between -different home screen panels by swiping left and right.</p> -<p>The Favorites Tray at the bottom always keeps your most important shortcuts and folders in view -regardless of which panel is currently showing.</p> -<p>Access the entire collection of apps and widgets by touching the All Apps button at the center of -the Favorites Tray.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> - - <img src="../static/content/ui_overview_all_apps.png"> - -<h4>All apps screen</h4> -<p>The All Apps screen lets you browse the entire set of apps and widgets that are installed on your -device.</p> -<p>Users can drag an app or widget icon from the All Apps screen and place it in any empty location on -any Home screen.</p> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> - - <img src="../static/content/ui_overview_recents.png"> - -<h4>Recents screen</h4> -<p>Recents provides an efficient way of switching between recently used applications. It provides a -clear navigation path between multiple ongoing tasks.</p> -<p>The Recents button at the right side of the navigation bar displays the apps that the user has -interacted with most recently. They are organized in reverse chronological order with the most -recently used app at the bottom.</p> -<p>Switch to an app by touching it. Remove an item by swiping left or right.</p> - - </div> -</div> - -<h2 id="system-bars">System Bars</h2> - -<p>The system bars are screen areas dedicated to the display of notifications, communication of device -status, and device navigation. Typically the system bars are displayed concurrently with your app. -Apps that display immersive content, such as movies or images, can temporarily hide the system bars -to allow the user to enjoy full screen content without distraction.</p> - -<img src="../static/content/ui_overview_system_ui.png"> - -<div class="with-callouts"> - -<ol> -<li> -<h4>Status Bar</h4> -<p>Displays pending notifications on the left and status, such as time, battery level, or signal - strength, on the right. Swipe down from the status bar to show notification details.</p> -</li> -<li> -<h4>Navigation Bar</h4> -<p>New for phones in Android 4.0, the navigation bar is present only on devices that don't have - the traditional hardware keys. It houses the device navigation controls Back, Home, and - Recents, and also displays a menu for apps written for Android 2.3 or earlier.</p> -</li> -<li> -<h4>Combined Bar</h4> -<p>On tablet form factors the status and navigation bars are combined into a single bar at the - bottom of the screen.</p> -</li> -</ol> - -</div> - -<h2 id="notifications">Notifications</h2> - -<p>Notifications are brief messages that users can access at any time from the status bar. They -provide updates, reminders, or information that's important, but not critical enough to warrant -interrupting the user. Open the notifications drawer by swiping down on the status bar. Touching a -notification opens the associated app. <a href="../patterns/notifications.html">More on Notifications</a></p> - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> - - <img src="../static/content/ui_overview_notifications.png"> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-9"> - - <img src="../static/content/notifications_dismiss.png"> - -<p>Most notifications have a one-line title and a one-line message. The recommended layout for a -notification includes two lines. If necessary, you can add a third line. Timestamps are optional.</p> -<p>Swiping a notification right or left removes it from the notification drawer.</p> - - </div> -</div> - - -<h2 id="app">Common App UI</h2> - - -<div class="layout-content-row"> - <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> - - <img src="../static/content/ui_overview_app_ui.png"> - - </div> - <div class="layout-content-col span-6 with-callouts"> - -<p>A typical Android app consists of action bars and the app content area.</p> -<ol> -<li> -<h4>Main Action Bar</h4> -<p>The command and control center for your app. The main action bar includes elements for - navigating your app's hierarchy and views, and also surfaces the most important actions.</p> -<p><a href="../patterns/actionbar.html">More on the Action Bar</a></p> -</li> -<li> -<h4>View Control</h4> -<p>Allows users to switch between the different views that your app provides. Views typically - consist of different arrangements of your data or different functional aspects of your app.</p> -</li> -<li> -<h4>Content Area</h4> -<p>The space where the content of your app is displayed.</p> -</li> -<li> -<h4>Split Action Bar</h4> -<p>Split action bars provide a way to distribute actions across additional bars located below - the main action bar or at the bottom of the screen. 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At the end of this chapter we introduce the main elements for achieving this goal +in your app.</p> +<p>Read on for a quick overview of the most important aspects of the Android user interface.</p> + +<h2 id="home-all-apps-recents">Home, All Apps, and Recents</h2> + +<div class="vspace size-1"> </div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/ui_overview_home_screen.png"> + +<h4>Home screen</h4> +<p>Home is a customizable space that houses app shortcuts, folders and widgets. Navigate between +different home screen panels by swiping left and right.</p> +<p>The Favorites Tray at the bottom always keeps your most important shortcuts and folders in view +regardless of which panel is currently showing.</p> +<p>Access the entire collection of apps and widgets by touching the All Apps button at the center of +the Favorites Tray.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/ui_overview_all_apps.png"> + +<h4>All apps screen</h4> +<p>The All Apps screen lets you browse the entire set of apps and widgets that are installed on your +device.</p> +<p>Users can drag an app or widget icon from the All Apps screen and place it in any empty location on +any Home screen.</p> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/ui_overview_recents.png"> + +<h4>Recents screen</h4> +<p>Recents provides an efficient way of switching between recently used applications. It provides a +clear navigation path between multiple ongoing tasks.</p> +<p>The Recents button at the right side of the navigation bar displays the apps that the user has +interacted with most recently. They are organized in reverse chronological order with the most +recently used app at the bottom.</p> +<p>Switch to an app by touching it. Remove an item by swiping left or right.</p> + + </div> +</div> + +<h2 id="system-bars">System Bars</h2> + +<p>The system bars are screen areas dedicated to the display of notifications, communication of device +status, and device navigation. Typically the system bars are displayed concurrently with your app. +Apps that display immersive content, such as movies or images, can temporarily hide the system bars +to allow the user to enjoy full screen content without distraction.</p> + +<img src="{@docRoot}design/media/ui_overview_system_ui.png"> + +<div class="with-callouts"> + +<ol> +<li> +<h4>Status Bar</h4> +<p>Displays pending notifications on the left and status, such as time, battery level, or signal + strength, on the right. Swipe down from the status bar to show notification details.</p> +</li> +<li> +<h4>Navigation Bar</h4> +<p>New for phones in Android 4.0, the navigation bar is present only on devices that don't have + the traditional hardware keys. It houses the device navigation controls Back, Home, and + Recents, and also displays a menu for apps written for Android 2.3 or earlier.</p> +</li> +<li> +<h4>Combined Bar</h4> +<p>On tablet form factors the status and navigation bars are combined into a single bar at the + bottom of the screen.</p> +</li> +</ol> + +</div> + +<h2 id="notifications">Notifications</h2> + +<p>Notifications are brief messages that users can access at any time from the status bar. They +provide updates, reminders, or information that's important, but not critical enough to warrant +interrupting the user. Open the notifications drawer by swiping down on the status bar. Touching a +notification opens the associated app. <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/notifications.html">More on Notifications</a></p> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-4"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/ui_overview_notifications.png"> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-9"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/notifications_dismiss.png"> + +<p>Most notifications have a one-line title and a one-line message. The recommended layout for a +notification includes two lines. If necessary, you can add a third line. Timestamps are optional.</p> +<p>Swiping a notification right or left removes it from the notification drawer.</p> + + </div> +</div> + + +<h2 id="app">Common App UI</h2> + + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-7"> + + <img src="{@docRoot}design/media/ui_overview_app_ui.png"> + + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6 with-callouts"> + +<p>A typical Android app consists of action bars and the app content area.</p> +<ol> +<li> +<h4>Main Action Bar</h4> +<p>The command and control center for your app. The main action bar includes elements for + navigating your app's hierarchy and views, and also surfaces the most important actions.</p> +<p><a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/actionbar.html">More on the Action Bar</a></p> +</li> +<li> +<h4>View Control</h4> +<p>Allows users to switch between the different views that your app provides. Views typically + consist of different arrangements of your data or different functional aspects of your app.</p> +</li> +<li> +<h4>Content Area</h4> +<p>The space where the content of your app is displayed.</p> +</li> +<li> +<h4>Split Action Bar</h4> +<p>Split action bars provide a way to distribute actions across additional bars located below + the main action bar or at the bottom of the screen. In this example, a split action bar moves + important actions that won't fit in the main bar to the bottom.</p> +</li> +</ol> + + </div> +</div> |