http://files.ch9.ms/ch9/8e7a/11163e2e-2868-4d62-bca2-9e53003c8e7a/plexipixel2_100_ch9.jpg When it comes to game design for Windows Phone 7, Microsoft turned to Plexipixel to help design the look and feel, branding, and sound for the Silverlight game called Unite.  The team that designed and developed the game using Silverlight shares the tips and lessons learned. Plexipixel executive director Matt Tamaru, designer Amber Franz, and senior developer David Seelig talk with ISV Architect Evangelist Bruce Kyle. The team describes how designers and developers work together, understanding the underlying XAML, and create an interactive experience for users. “One of the requirements for this project was to use vector graphics instead of images,” Seelig said. “Since some of the fancier drop-shadow and blur effects aren’t available on Windows Phone, we created these by hand in XAML and Blend.” “It was a huge learning experience for me, and super fun to work on,” says Franz. About PlexipixelPlexipixel is a full-service digital agency that helps companies strategize, conceptualize, execute, maintain, and measure their digital marketing efforts.  Plexipixel uses do “Sticky Brand Play”™, their 360-degree collaborativedesign and development process.  Plexipixel is a Silverlight Partner, 2009 Microsoft Vendor Excellence Award Finalist, Facebook Preferred Developer Consultant, and Blend TAP Participant.   See also Plexipixel Creates HTML 5 Animations Online with Okapi. For Assistance in Building Your Windows Phone ApplicationsJoin Microsoft Platform Ready. Other ISV VideosFor videos on developing for Windows Phone 7, see: Teenager Makes Money Writing Windows Phone 7 Apps with AdCenterTalking  with Karmak.com about business applications on Windows Phone 7BinaryDads talk about building applications for Windows Phone 7Credit Card Processing for Windows Phone 7 on Windows AzureFor videos on Windows Azure Platform, see: Azure Email-Enables Lists, Low-Cost Storage for SharePointCredit Card Processing for Windows Phone 7 on Windows AzureCrowd-Sourcing Public Sector App for Windows Phone, AzureFood Buster Game Achieves Scalability with Windows AzureBI Solutions Join On-Premises To Windows Azure Using Star Analytics Command CenterStorSimple Integrates On-Premises, Cloud Storage with Windows AzureNewsGator Moves 3 Million Blog Posts Per Day on AzureFor other videos about independent software vendors (ISVs): Quark Extends SharePoint for Dynamic PublishingProModel Adds Simulation, Visualization to Microsoft ProjectSlingbox Maker Sling Media Describes Cross-Platform Commitment to SilverlightFor more news, tips, and links to developer training, see the US ISV Community blog. en Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:53 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:53 GMT Rev9