iPhone app - interface design

Question

After I complete my application, and want to hire a designer to work on the "user interface" what files do I supply him with?

(I dont want to give him my entire app with source code, to the designer, is that possible to get get the interface done?)

thanks.

Answer 1

If he has iphone device then add its UIID to your developer program and build a version for him that he will be able to install. (e.g. have a look at Ad-hoc distribution in developer's account page)

Answer 2

Have him create nibs of the UI using Interface Builder

Answer 3

Having a designer work on the UI after you've completed your app is the wrong way around. The UI design should have been done way beforehand.

Consider what you've done a mockup. If the designer has an iDevice, send the designer an Ad Hoc build for that device. If not, send lots of screen shots of every view (Apple recommends paper sketches before even beginning coding!)

Have the designer send you back lots of preliminary mockup screen shots. If you approve the design(s), then let them finish and send you the individual elements (button png's, UI element size, color and positions, etc.) sent. This could potentially be done in Interface Builder if your designer has a newer Mac. Then rewrite your app to use the given UI and artwork.

Review and user test the result.

Iterate if necessary.