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Windows 8 UX Design Jump Start
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Windows 8 is a new digital canvas where you can showcase your creativity and flair with apps that reach hundreds of millions of people. The platform provides unique features like Live Tiles, Contracts and Cloud services, so you can engage your audience more deeply in new and creative ways. Get ready for Microsoft Sr. Technical Evangelist Chris Mayo, and Big Nerd Ranch, Director Of Design Brandy Porter to show you the ins and outs of designing a better UX for Windows 8!
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22 minutes, 22 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (02) Less is MoreApr 29, 2013 at 5:02PM
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If it doesn't help you be great, it distracts from it - basically if the user didn't ask for it, they don't want it. This session covers how to design your Windows Store App by deciding what it does great and what is needed to support its greatness. [02:28] - Create a "great at" statement… -
31 minutes, 13 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (03) NavigationApr 29, 2013 at 5:02PM 0
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… -
54 minutes, 20 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (01) The Microsoft Design LanguageApr 29, 2013 at 5:02PM 2
In this module Chris and Brandy provide an overview on the Microsoft design principles - do more with less, pride in craftsmanship, be fast and fluid, authentically digital, and win as one. Learn how these principles inspires confidence, comfort and familiarity for our customers. [13:46] - Microsoft… -
1 hour, 7 minutes, 33 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (04) LayoutApr 29, 2013 at 5:03PM 0
Stay focused on what makes your app great and away from distractions (chrome) that weaken your app. This module focuses on how to simplify the experience by immersing people in what they love and by solving for distractions not discoverability. [03:25] - Laying out content [14:32] - Chaining [21:39]… -
1 hour, 7 minutes, 21 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (07) Charms, Contracts and ExtensionsApr 29, 2013 at 5:03PM 1
These elements are a core part of the expected Windows experience. This module focuses on how these allow apps to work together on broad scenarios, how to extend or customize features and how to share. [07:32] - Share contract [16:15] - Share source [21:27] - Share target [26:33] - Search [48:00] -… -
55 minutes, 34 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (06) Snap and Scale BeautifullyApr 29, 2013 at 5:03PM 0
Windows 8 is for all PCs. When designing you need to consider screen size, orientation, view state and pixel density. Pick up some additional tips and tricks in this module. [02:15] - Considerations for app scaling [07:57] - Screen size [17:24] - Use templates and controls [26:15] - Snap view… -
41 minutes, 37 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (05) UI ElementsApr 29, 2013 at 5:04PM 0
This section focuses on various surfaces, canvas, app bars, flyouts, context menus, message dialogs and charms. Windows 8 contains a lot of templates which you can leverage to help you organize command and decide what and what not to create. [08:42] - Commanding surfaces [23:33] - App bar design… -
37 minutes, 20 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (09) TouchApr 29, 2013 at 5:04PM 0
Learn it once and use it everywhere. Windows 8 touch language gives people a sense of confidence and helps you focus on what makes your app great and how you can manage this via the built-in platform controls. [11:57] - Touch truths [22:59] - Targeting [29:22] - Mouse, keyboard and pen Full course… -
57 minutes, 34 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (08) Tiles and NotificationsApr 29, 2013 at 5:04PM 0
An app that is alive with activity entices users to be engaged. This section provides an overview on what users see, how they discern when the content on a tile is live and how to reflect your brand. [05:01] - Different kinds of tiles [23:01] - Secondary tiles [35:50] - Tile badges [40:00] - Toast… -
30 minutes, 46 secondsWindows 8 UX Design: (11) AccessibilityApr 29, 2013 at 5:05PM 0
This session covers details on what exactly it is and how you can prepare your app to declare it as an accessible app in the Windows Store. [08:06] - Assitive technologies in Windows 8 [25:42] - Testing for accessibility Full course outline: Mod 01: The Microsoft Design Language Mod 02: Less is More…
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