This project is in progress.
The pre-beta release of Mountain Lion gave us the definitive conclusion that unification between iOS and OS X is coming. It’s a great thing and will enhance the user experience and reliability between devices.
With that in mind, I feel that the iPad could take some additions from OS X like the Mac has done in regards to the iPad. Adding iOS 5 Growl-isk banners to the iPad would utilize more of the screen real estate, but allow for more content and could potentially fit this device quite well.
These banners are based off of the iOS 5 bubble notifications that appears on the lock screen and have been transformed to fit the iPad screen. The logistics of how you can interact with the notifications is in my head but hasn’t hit paper yet.
Keep looking back and see what happens! I really like this rendition. I would appreciate all respectful and constructive criticism that you have!
-Josh
Special thanks to my cousin Nevin for the iPad image.
© 2012 Joshua Tucker
Having UI that flows within iOS and promotes seamless switching is so critical. Don’t make people feel like they’re jumping from one thing to the next. Connectivity is key.
Imagine a presentation (PowerPoint or Keynote). Which one is better; one that feels like each new slide is its own show and switching between slides feels choppy, abrupt, and distracting, or a presentation that has slides that flow, connect, and have significance as a whole?
I’d hope everyone would agree with the later. That’s what you should shoot for. Developers, take this to heart, even if it takes longer to release or finish your product. You will soon realize that the extra work pays off significantly.
The user is your audience; give them the best show they’ve ever seen!
© 2012 Joshua Tucker
