navigation

Semantic zoom is a control used by apps in Windows 8 for displaying large sets of content in a truly user friendly format. Semantic Zoom is unique in that it provides an easy to navigate, touch optimized view of the data you present to users. In designing Windows 8 we wanted to ensure users…

Abstract: Windows 8 applications developed in HTML and JavaScript share functionality with web sites including hyperlinking. But sometimes hyperlinking is not powerful enough for modern applications. Learn to use the navigation pattern in Windows 8 to take control of the user’s navigation path,…

To create the best possible App for Windows Store it is key to understand navigation and how the data hierarchy and top app bar work. Once you understand these, get ready for the semantic zoom. [01:37] - Understand navigation [11:52] - Data hierarchy [19:30] - Semantic Zoom [24:25] - Demo Full…

Simple, intuitive navigation promotes discovery and fluidity, so focus on where you are and not where you can go. Learn more on how to help users focus on content through navigations patterns. [02:33] - Navigation patterns [09:51] - Hierarchical pattern [16:41] - Hub page Full course outline: Mod…

The boat show is so much more than enormous yachts and sexy speed boats. I went there to see how technology has improved boating and what new gadgets and toys are available on the water. After watching this piece you'll never get lost, never be in the dark, and never be without TV or internet....and…

The Bing app for Windows phones has just been updated with new features, the most exciting of which is an improved navigation feature that now offers turn-by-turn directions. For owners of Windows 6.x phones, the Bing Maps component of the app can now guide you to your destination, complete with…