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When did Microsoft became eligible to speak about design?
by gyvastis 10y ago
When did Microsoft became eligible to speak about design?
- ZenoArrow 10y agoThey've clearly stepped up their design chops in recent years. For example, I'd argue the Windows Phone UI is very good (the main thing holding it back isn't the OS, but a lack of apps and desirable phones).
- mixedCase 10y ago> They've clearly stepped up their design chops in recent years. 1) https://i.imgur.com/VAwaroi.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VAwaroi.jpg 2) https://i.imgur.com/mSGwDsg.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mSGwDsg.jpg 3) https://i.imgur.com/ZuOKBmF.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ZuOKBmF.jpg 4) https://i.imgur.com/IRTqmZL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/IRTqmZL.jpg
- chestnut-tree 10y agoMicrosoft has a long history of providing accessibility options in their products (long before Apple or Google started taking accessibility seriously). Microsoft have never been very good with visual and interaction design in their desktop operating system. However, Windows Phone is the exception. It's visually attractive, and has nice, well thought-out interactions. I think it's superior to Android and iOS in many ways. It's obvious that both Apple and Google took some cues from Windows Phone in the updates to their own mobile operating systems. (Undoubtedly, all these companies look at each others products when designing new features).
- icemelt8 10y agoSame windows phone that forgot to put a notification bar until Windows Phone 8.1 update?