Smashing magazine has generously offered our readers a chance to win a copy of their ebook “Mobile Design for iPhone and iPad”. Here is some info on the book:
This e-book presents articles on professional mobile design for the iPhone and iPad, including studies of trends in mobile design and guidelines for the development of mobile web pages. These articles are mostly a selection of the best from Smashing Magazine in 2009 and 2010 dealing with mobile design for the iPhone and iPad plus an exclusive 90-page study about mobile web design trends. They have been carefully edited and are available as a PDF, ePub and Mobipocket.
To win a copy leave a comment on this thread why you would like to win the book and which format you would like, EPUB, MOBI, or PDF. The winners will be chosen this coming Friday. If you don’t want to wait and would rather buy the book (very affordable at $9.90) you can do that here.
Hey Andy,
It’s an exciting time to be a developer, especially for mobile devices. However, I’m amazed at how many atrociously designed apps there are. As I venture into the field, I want to create great applications that people love using. I’ve followed both Mobile Orchard and Smashing Magazine since their inception, so I reckon a PDF copy of your book would help me do that. Either way, if I don’t win, I’ll be buying it
I want it in pdf. now! I will use it to learn how to design user friendly apps.
Because I don’t know everything. EPUB
I’d love to win an EPUB version. I’m in the midst of exploring app development for both the iPhone and iPad – and would love to have it as a reference. Thanks for the heads up on the contest!
I would love the ePub version (as long as it’s an ePub format so that I can read it on my iPad and get great ideas on how to make better iPhone/iPad apps!)
I want to improve my user interface and design skills. I prefer PDF. Thank you for the offering the copy.
I want to win the book to make better apps. PDF is good for me.
I am an iOS/Web Developer, and design is one aspect I could always use help with. I would love a copy of this book in PDF format. Thanks!
I am an iOS/Web Developer, and I know my design could always use some work. I would love a copy of this book in EPUB format.
Awesome giveaway, I`d love to get a copy of the book. I`d like the .pdf format. Thanks!!!
As an iOS developer with a passion for giving users the best possible experience, this book would be great. EPUB would be the preference if content formatting is not critical (PDF would be better then).
I would like to know the trends of development, because I want to enter to the iOS application development.
I prefer PDF format.
I’d like to learn programming iOS programs in 2011 and a good starting point for my new years mission would be this book. I have some ideas I really like to accomplish.
I have been developing iPhone apps for over a year and have just started creating iPad apps, I am always looking to expand my knowledge on this, and am very interested in designing mobile Web Pages for the iPad. $9.90 seems very reasonable as well, so even if I don’t win I may pay for it.
I have a pretty strong background on the native side, but I am looking to expand my knowledge when it comes to developing on these platforms for the web. Thanks for your consideration.
I’m stupid, I forgot to mention that I would prefer the PDF version in my above comment. Sorry.
Perfect for me as I am creating an app right now! If I win I would prefer the epub version.
Aloha,
Rox
PS I have been trying to subscribe to your podcast and keep getting various errors: time out, 404 error on the raw feed link, “the version you requested is not available in the US store”, etc.
Being able to professionally design for the iPhone and iPad would be a refreshing change compared to just developing without any guidelines. Having access to trends and guidelines would improve the overall development cycle. A PDF version would be great for my development. Thank you.
I’d love a copy to improve the designs of our iPhone apps. PDF format please.
epub
Xcode is my life.
I can do iOS programming but I can’t do it in a good design.
I think this book can help me a lot.
Thank you so much for the best oppotunity.
(PDF please)
I’d love to have the copy as it’s been only 6 months that I have started on mobile development with 9 years background of avionics development!
Because I want that our design girl makes better screens and overall UX. PDF Please
Working on a new app and I think I could really improve the desing.
PDF would be fine.
thx
A PDF version of the book would be greatly appreciated; I manage a small team of iPhone developers and we are always looking to improve our app design.
I have to admit that i believe in my good luck.
I need that in PDF format…
My 2011 goal is to learn some stuff about design for iphone, ipad- already know how to program but it wont hurt some extra knowledge
I prefer an ePub version if everyone else don’t win!
i’d like to have this book… every day you need to learn something new and study and study and study for better technics and strong results.
i’d like to have it in PDF version. thanks.
Happy Hollydays
As a webdeveloper it is unacceptable to not know much about the mobile part of the job! A PDF version would be nice, if I would win that is!
Cheers!
I’m a young programmer and desingner from Argentina, in our country is very difficult to get good stuff about iphone and ipad, and everything costs a 40% more because the currency change. Here the Iphone development is still very green, and i’d like to get in that fantastic world. Here in Argentina we have many many good ideas, but sometimes they are hard to specify without the correct material.
This material would improve my skills and help me develop fantastic applications for my country and the world.
I’d like to have it in PDF format.
Thanks a lot and happy new year for all your team.
Leandro
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I want to make my site available on any device, including mobile devices. It would be great to win this e-book so I can learn from the best. (in pdf format would be great)
I would love to have this book! We are looking to develop apps for our company and we want to do the best job possible.
I’d like to have the PDF version.
Thanks!
Looking to learn something new.
no matter which corner of design is your bread and butter, a little tasting of other areas makes you wiser.
a PDF for me would be scrumtrulescent.
I am just venturing into the design of apps – this would be a fantastic resource and a great read – I have some great ideas I would like make a reality – a PDF would make a great late Xmas present.
Have a happy new year everyone!
An EPUB version of the book would be a great reference while developing for the iPhone! Thanks!
I’m a decent programmer but a pretty bad designer. I don’t want to bring that bad (ugly) habit from the web to a medium that should have even more consideration for UX.
Wow! Just this morning, I was thinking I need this information. And here it is.
Man I need this information!
Everyday I look forward to learning something new and innovative, I hope this will be a great resource to learn some advanced techniques, understand trends and overall help develop and design cutting edge apps.
PDF version please.
Happy Holidays!
I really want this book it wil be great to learn what the pros on this field knows! I want the pdf version
Thanks from Peru!
I’d like to receive a copy Since I’m working on a great app for iPad!
Just got An. iPad for Christmas and oprimes my website I just finished… It is terriços in the IPad… I need a PDF version of it!!!!
I am a student studying art direction and design. I love design books and would love to win this one because design guides for mobile devices are scarce, if in existence at all. The devices are advancing, and the art directors and designers need to be at the same level. I would like a PDF version, please!
I want to learn something new! PDF version please
It would be very nice to read the condensed version of guru’s experience during 10 day Russian traditional holidays. Especially if we will get usual -20 (Celsius degrees) outside temp. Reading a nice book is better than vodka! PDF is preferred.
Should be good book for xcoders.. I would like to get the copy
I’d love to have a copy of this book to help me in designing and deploying mobile interfaces for a couple of my client websites as well as my own website.
A PDF version of the eBook would be simply fantastic.. Thank you Mobile Orchard and Smashing Magazine for this excellent opportunity..
Cheers..
I need PDF version to be rich :>.
Hi to all,
Im a iPhone developer from Chile, and i will love to add this book to my collection. Like many others Im a newcomer to the iOS platform and every bit of information from the PROS will be a great help for my new adventure. Thanks
Hello,
This an important book for any mobile interface designer and I hope I win it so me and my team can create better mobile experiences on the iOS platform.
Thank you very much and Have a happy new year!
After spending several days trying to figure out what to write to compel you to award me a PDF of your ebook. Couldn’t think of anything witty. I’ve got nowhere else to go and honestly this book will be my bible. And app design is my religion. I guess that makes Steve Jobs Jesus ….or God
I also bought iPad recently and will soon develop GasBuddy HD app for iPad.
hi again! Are the winners announced?
” I would like to get pdf version. Thanks.
If not, in addition to my comment on top “Should be good book for xcoders.. I would like to get the copy