Inspect & Reflect: Apple's HIG

Join us for a LIVE co-creation session exploring Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) through real-world examples from Apple.com and web-based Apple experiences. This collaborative workshop offers a unique opportunity to understand how Apple’s design principles are translated into practice, identify patterns and opportunities, and discuss strategies for optimizing consistency, accessibility, and adoption across digital products.

Speakers

Daniel Henderson-Ede

Head of Design Technology & Systems at Mantis & Co.

Beatriz Martins

Senior Design System at Bumble

Joey Banks

Founder at Baseline Design

Maria Christley

Head of Design - Atlassian Design System at Atlassian

About the Event

Note: This session is a learning opportunity, not a critique of Apple’s work. We deeply respect the legacy and rigor of Apple’s design systems. To preserve an unbiased, open learning environment, we’re intentionally not inviting members of the Apple design or HIG team. The goal is to learn by observing—not to judge or reverse-engineer implementation decisions.

Workshop Objectives

Expert-Led Inventory Process: Learn structured methods for exploring and documenting components based on HIG principles
Hands-On Experience: Analyze how component patterns and visual language appear across Apple.com and related experiences
Collaborative Learning: Participate in live voting, Q&A, and peer discussions to deepen your understanding of Apple-style UI
Practical Takeaways: Discover how timeless design principles like clarity, depth, and deference can inform your own systems
Community Resource: Contribute to a shared repository of insights for future reflection and system evolution

Who Should Attend

Design System Enthusiasts inspired by Apple’s aesthetic and structure
Product Designers & UI Engineers learning from best-in-class design systems
Design Ops and System Managers interested in balancing principle and practice
Design, Product, and Engineering Leaders who want to apply system-level thinking

Workshop Format

Guided Component Exploration: Analyze web implementations of Apple’s HIG principles on Apple.com and iCloud.com
Real-Time Inventory with Infa.ai: Use the Infa.ai extension to document layout patterns, interactions, and visual consistency
Interactive Discussion: Share observations and vote on design alignment in a respectful, collaborative environment

What You'll Learn

How to explore and interpret Apple’s HIG in action
Techniques for analyzing alignment between guidelines and implementation
Insights into how design principles scale across marketing and product UI
Ideas for applying Apple-like polish and clarity to your own systems

FAQ

Do I need experience with design systems or Apple products?
Not at all! This session is open to everyone—from curious newcomers to seasoned system designers—interested in the “why” behind great design.
What tools will I need for the session?
A laptop with Chrome (for the Infa.ai extension), access to FigJam, and a stable internet connection are recommended. Setup instructions will be shared in advance.
Will I get access to Infa.ai's premium features?
Yes! Start a 7-day free trial of Infa.ai anytime. Additionally, check the events page to access a promo code that provides 1 month of PRO version access. This offer will be available 2 days before and after the event.
What if I can't stay for the entire session?
You can always register and join the Infa community on Slack using this invite link. If you are registered for the event, you will receive the session recording by email within 1–2 days.