Designing apps

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When creating Open Web Apps, you need to give a lot of consideration to the look and feel, user experience and workflow of your applications. In previous parts of this material we looked at application planning and flexible layouts for applications, and in this section we will go further, looking at both general patterns and design techniques that work for Open Web Apps, and specific techniques and assets that will help you put together great-looking Firefox OS apps that match the experience of the device's default applications.

Note: the articles in this section of the docs cover graphics and UX in a large amount of detail, including links to relevant examples and assets. If you are just searching for a library of assets and samples, BuildingFirefoxOS is a good place to go.

High level app design concepts

Design principles
A useful list of general design principles to start with.
Installed app considerations
High level considerations particular to installed Open Web App UX.
Graphics for responsive sites
Ideas to keep in mind when designing graphics for responsive sites and applications.
Grid design approaches   

Design guides and resources

Design patterns
Guides to effective design patterns that work on small screen apps, including Firefox OS.
Building blocks
A library of components for use in Open Web Apps, including usage guides, assets, and HTML, CSS and JavaScript code snippets.
Design asset library
Graphical assets for helping design the visuals of Open Web Apps, including PSD files.
Content style guide
A guide to choosing effective fonts, writing good copy, and creating good image content for Open Web Apps.
Colors
Color palettes for Firefox OS apps, and general color scheme advice for Open Web Apps
Firefox OS Icon style guide
Designing a good application icon, and icon usage best practices.

Tools for app developers

Technology reference documentation

Getting help from the community

If you still aren't sure how to do what you're trying to get done, feel free to join the conversation!

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