How to Create an Aesthetic iPhone Customization With iOS 14

The iPhone iOS 14 update is here and it’s time to customize! I’ve loved seeing everyone’s iPhone aesthetic layouts since the new update. I am still perfecting all of my screens, but I wanted to share tips for anyone interested in customizing their homepages with the latest iOS update.

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Aesthetically Pleasing iPhone Homepage #1: Before You Get Started

I know we all want to start customizing our homepages immediately, but let’s do a little prep work first.

First take a moment to organize all of your apps however it fits your personal aesthetic. You can declutter your apps by putting them in folders or moving apps to the app library.

When you move an app to the “App Library” it won’t show on your homepage, but you will be able to access it in the library.

Now, to pick out your theme or aesthetic of your iOS 14 homepage(s).

Aesthetically Pleasing iPhone Homepage #2: How To Use Widgets

I used widgets to get these photos and the calendar on my homepage. I’m sure I’ll change them often throughout the year, but for now they’re perfect.

How To Add Photo Widgets

1. Download the free app Widgetsmith
2. Under the Widgets tab; select your desired widget size. I used the small widgets for my photos shown above.
3. Under the Style tab; scroll until you see Custom.
4. Select photo
5. Under the selected photo tab you have the option to choose the photo you’d like displayed.
6. Be sure to hit the save button in the upper right corner

How To Customize Calendar Widget

1. Open the free Color Widgets app
2. Select whichever widget catches your eye
3. Select Edit Widget
4. Under the customize tab you can select the widget size, background, theme, font, and background photo.
5. Set Widget
6. Use the “?” button in the upper right corner for steps on how to add the widget to your home screen.

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Aesthetically Pleasing iPhone Homepage #3: How To Customize App Covers

The most common question I’ve received about creating icons is where to find icons. I personally use the pro version of Canva for all of my graphics for my blog and business.

They have a ton of free icons you can use to customize your iPhone home screens. You can also find photos for your icons on Google, Pinterest, etc.

1. Open Shortcuts app
2. Select + button in top right corner
3. Select Add Action
4. Search “Open App” and select it under the “Actions” category
5. Click “Choose” to select which app you’d like to add
6. Click the three dots in the top right corner under “Next”
7. Customize the shortcut name. This is where I typed the name of the app.
8. Select “Add to Home Screen”
9. Click the home screen name and icon to choose your custom icon photo
10. Select “Add”
11. Click “Done”

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT HOW TO USE WIDGETS OR DESIGNING YOUR iPHONE AFTER THE iOS 14 UPDATE?

Leave a comment below & I will answer your questions as best I can.