Android User Interface Design Implementing Material Design For Developers 2nd Edition Ian G Clifton by Ian G. Clifton 978-0-13-419140-9 (Paperback), 0-13-419140-4 (Paperback), 978-0-13-419140-9 (PAPERBACK), 0-13-419140-4 (PAPERBACK) instant download after payment.

Build Android 6 Material Design Apps That Are Stunningly Attractive, Functional, and Intuitive

As Android development has matured and grown increasingly competitive, developers have recognized the crucial importance of good design. With Material Design, Google introduced its most radical visual changes ever, and made effective design even more essential. Android 6 and the design support library continue to push mobile design forward. 

In Android User Interface Design, Second Edition, leading Android developer and user experience (UX) advocate Ian G. Clifton shows how to combine exceptional and outstanding visual appeal. Clifton helps you build apps that new users can succeed with instantly: apps that leverage users' previous experience, reflect platform conventions, and never test their patience. 

You won't need any design experience: Clifton walks through the entire process, from wireframes and flowcharts to apps with polished animations and advanced compositing. You'll find hands-on case studies and downloadable sample code including complete finished apps.

• Integrate Material Design into backward-compatible Android 6 apps 

• Understand views, the building blocks of Android user interfaces 

• Make the must of wireframes and conceptual prototypes

• Apply user-centered design throughout 

• Master the essentials of typography and iconography 

• Use custom themes and styles for consistent visuals 

• Handle inputs and scrolling 

• Create beautiful transition animations 

• Use advanced components like spans and image caches 

• Work with the canvas, color filters, shaders, and image compositing 

• Combine multiple views into efficient custom components 

• Customize views to meet unique drawing or interaction requirements

• Maximize downloads by designing compelling app store assets

Step by step, this guide bridges the gap between Android developers and designers, so you can collaborate on world-class app designs... or do it all yourself! 

All source code from this book can be downloaded from github.com/IanGCIifton/auid2 

IAN G. CLIFTON, independent Android app developer and UX guru, uses his programming and user experience knowledge to create a wide variety of beautiful apps. Clifton has developed well-known Android apps for clients ranging from CNET to CBS News, Survivor, and Big Brother to Rick Steves' Audio Europe. He created the video series The Essentials Of Android Application Development LiveLessons, Second Edition.