Designing an Android Magis TV App in Figma requires a different approach than mobile apps because of the larger screen, remote-based navigation, and different interaction patterns. Here’s a structured way to implement it:
1. Set Up a TV Screen Frame
- Use a 1920x1080px (Full HD) or 1280x720px (HD) frame, as most Android TV apps use these resolutions.
- Maintain a 10% safe margin to avoid important UI elements being cut off due to overscan.
2. Understand Android TV UX Guidelines
- Follow Google’s Android TV Design Guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Use focus states for navigation since there is no touchscreen input.
3. Navigation & Remote Control Adaptation
- Design a D-pad (Directional Pad) friendly UI with clear focus indicators.
- Ensure buttons and interactive elements are large and spaced properly.
- Use highlighting (color change, scaling, or shadow effects) to indicate focus.
4. Layout & Components
- Horizontal carousels work best for browsing content.
- Keep text large and readable (minimum 24sp for key elements).
- Design separate screens for home, categories, details, and playback.
5. Use Figma Prototyping for TV Navigation
- Simulate remote navigation by linking components with directional triggers.
- Test focus movement and ensure a smooth transition between elements.
6. Export UI for Development
- Organize components and assets properly for easy handoff to developers.
- Use Auto Layout for adaptive design elements.
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