Design Tips for a Gorgeous Looking Android App

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There are a lot of great opportunities for creating an app. You can either create one to market your business, helping customers to buy more of your products and services, or you can create one to sell in its own right, such as a game or a useful tool that customers. Even creating a free app can be profitable, as you can sell ads on it.

The first step to success with your app is to make sure it looks and handles well. Here are a few tips for how you can design a gorgeous looking Android app that will get more downloads in the marketplace:

Use Color Consciously

The colors you choose for your app will have a big impact on not just the way it looks, but also on the way people think about the app. There is a psychology behind colors (http://nowsourcing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/louisville-painter.html), and each color you choose can create a certain feeling. For example, the color red is stimulating and energetic – a great choice if you want to design a cooking app, but not a good choice if you are designing an app about frugality. Choose each of your colors consciously for the effect they will have, and make sure that all of your accent colors complement each other well.

Use Fonts with Impact

Just like colors, the fonts you choose can say a lot about your app. Think about it: Would you trust anything you read on a financial app that was written in comic sans? Make sure you choose the right fonts to send the right message (http://enfuzed.com/the-psychology-of-fonts-infographic/) with your app.

In general, you should use the same font for all your text. However, you can use one or two specialty fonts for headers or other elements that you want to get noticed. Just make sure you pick each font carefully for their impact.

Make It Easy to Navigate

The navigation of your app will impact not only its usability but also the way it looks. Apps that are cluttered with items will make it hard for user to find the information they want, and it will make the app look crowded and poorly designed. Use clean lines and well-organized menus to keep the look professional and to help users find what they need quickly.

Make It Responsive

Not all Android devices are the same size, so some users will have a smaller or a larger screen, which will impact the way your app looks on their device. Make sure that everyone has a good experience with your app by making the design responsive. You’ll be sure that your menus or other important items are not cut off on smaller screens or blown out on larger screen.

Limit Notifications

Notifications may help you to increase engagement with your app, but they also annoy the user and clutter the screen. By adding too many notifications, you risk making your app look cluttered and poorly designed, and you risk alienating your users. Limit your notifications to those that are essential and no more.

Designing a good app is an art. Using these tips can help you to create a great-looking app that will get you more downloads or sales and can make your app a success.

About the Author:

Bridget Sandorford is a freelance blog and culinary writer, where recently she's been researching culinary school France. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, painting and working on her first cookbook.