Designing Mobile-First User Interfaces

In this chapter, we’ll learn about user interface design considerations to keep in mind when developing functionality for Salesforce1 mobile users.
Designing your user interface with mobile in mind is critical to the success of your app. If users find your functionality easy to use and in alignment with the experience they have with other mobile apps, they’ll be much happier with the app. The user interface guidelines in this chapter address key differences in the mobile platform and the way users work in it:
  • Mobile devices have smaller screens.
  • Navigation is done with gestures like tapping and swiping.
  • Users typically perform focused tasks from mobile devices like adding a new record.

Throughout the examples in this book, we demonstrate these best practices. As you develop and create your own customizations and apps using the Salesforce1 Platform, keep these guidelines in mind.