Short answer: Mobile app design starts by defining who will use the app and for which task. Then user flows are mapped, low-fidelity wireframes are drawn, a clickable prototype is built and tested with real users, and the result is turned into a design system that respects both iOS and Android conventions.
- Define goals, users and the scope of the first release.
- Map user flows and draw wireframes before adding colour.
- Build a prototype and run short usability tests.
- Create a design system: colours, typography, components, empty and error states.
- Hand over to developers and stay involved during development.
Common mistakes include shrinking a website into an app, asking for sign-up too early, skipping prototype testing and ignoring small screens. Platform guidelines change over time, so always check the latest iOS and Android rules. At Racoun, designers and developers work in the same team, so every screen we design is buildable.
Talk to Racoun: we are based in Istanbul and work with brands across Türkiye. Message us on WhatsApp or email ekip@racoun.com.
