Stefan Szakal, Co-founder, X3 - Working with Microsoft's design language
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Working with the Microsoft Design Language Stefan Szakal – CEO, X3 November 20-21, How To Web 2013
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A designer's perspective In the new world order where the fruits & flavoured bots battle for supremacy, the biggest surprise came from the most unexpected place: Microsoft. Is Metro a real innovation in UX design or just an attempt to catch some headlines? During this talk I will try to answer this question, amongst other things, while showcasing the principles and patterns behind Metro. More details on: http://2013.howtoweb.co/
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Working with the Microsoft Design
Language
Stefan Szakal – CEO, X3November 20-21, How To Web 2013
Design studio from Timisoara,since 2001
Interactive, Branding, Print,Motion, UX/UI
www.wearex3.com
Microsoft Design Language?
Microsoft applies one single, consistent design
language across each screen it touches.
The Principles
Authentically digital
Pride in craftsmanship
Do more with less
Be fastand fluid
Win as one
Authentically digital
Dynamic and alive with communication Beautiful use of typography + Bold, vibrant colors
Motion used meaningfully
Influenced by the Bauhaus
Modern Design Movement
Radical reductionism to the core function, an elimination of superfluous additions, and beauty esteemed through simplicity.
Do more with less
Be great at something + Focused and directContent before chrome
Authentically digital
Pride in craftsmanship
Do more with less
Be fastand fluid
Win as one
Conclusions?
Competitionis f-ingawesome!
Skate where the puck is going, not where it has been.
Wayne Gretzky
Flat Design FTW!
Content before chrome.
http://modern.IE
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