Designing Accessories
Well-designed cases, covers, screen overlays, and camera attachments protect and complement Apple devices without interfering with their operation.
Guidelines and Resources
As you create accessories for iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, follow these design guidelines and test your prototypes to make sure they meet the necessary requirements.
- Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices
Updated: June 16, 2017
Includes detailed device dimensional drawings and important considerations for creating cases, covers, screen overlays, and camera attachments. - iPod, iPhone, and iPad Compatibility Icons
Let customers know which models and generations your product is compatible with.
- Creating Bands for Apple Watch
Apple Watch is our most personal device yet. Give users more choices to express their style by designing beautifully crafted bands for Apple Watch.
MFi Program
Join the MFi licensing program for documentation and hardware components to create electronic accessories that connect to Apple products.
AirPlay
AirPrint
Bluetooth
HomeKit
HealthKit
iBeacon