Learn About Ubuntu Design

Creating a simple app is as easy as learning to write QML. Using the SDK helps ensure you do not create something that clashes with the intended look and feel of the Unity interface by giving you templates. However, these just give the basics. You want your app to look as amazing as the professionally designed interface itself. You want it to fit in to the wider context beautifully and provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for users. To make this work, spend some time reading the Ubuntu App Design Guidelines at http://design.ubuntu.com/apps.

Unlike some proprietary software companies, Ubuntu won’t force you to do things their way. However, their way has been very well thought out and has won design awards and much ...

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