Get Inspired! Stunning Examples of Mobile App Design

It seems like almost every brand has their own mobile app, and it’s no wonder. Globally, consumer spend on mobile apps reached $101 billion in 2018, an increase of 75 percent from 2016. 

This number is only expected to climb – along with users’ expectations! Apps need to be fast loading, pleasing to the eye and easy to navigate.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your own mobile app, we have you covered. Read on to discover stunning examples of mobile app design from a variety of industries, along with their on-trend design principles!

Spotify has one of the largest music collections with a subscription-based model, but that doesn’t mean their UI needs to be overwhelming.

This mobile app utilises colour gradients in order to draw the eye to certain elements on the screen. Unlike flat colours, designers are gravitating more towards colour gradients for their memorability and the emotion they convey. 

Forest is a productivity app with a simple premise: leave your phone alone for a half an hour and your digital tree will grow. Its minimalist design, cool colour palette and vector illustrations are pleasant but not distracting.

Forest’s design perfectly matches its mission of keeping you focused and solidly in the present.

Letgo is a massive buying and selling app for local deals. Its categories include used electronics, fashion, furniture, games and cars, and those are just a few.

Utilising cards and simple shapes, Letgo is able to cut down on the visual clutter so that even new users can easily navigate the app. This simplification of shapes is a common trend. 

Asana is all about making work management simple and straightforward. Bright pops of colour on a clean interface with lots of white space keeps users engaged without overwhelm. The prevalent use of white space gives users visual room to breathe.  

Tab bars are becoming increasingly popular with designers, and Asana utilises them to make navigation clear while always being within easy access of the user’s thumb.

Over provides customisable, professionally designed templates and layouts for brands and influencers. Over doesn’t shy away from colour, capitalising on the creativity of their offering. While the background remains a clean white, the colourful bubbles and buttons provide fresh pops of simple navigation.

You’ll also notice that those colourful buttons are round. This is a common 2019 trend, as it adds an air of friendliness and approachability compared to the austerity of sharp corners. 

As you can see from the examples above, mobile app design UI/UX and captivating, on-brand visuals are both important. Users are far more likely to keep your app on their phones if you use a combination of these principles. 

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