Stefan Szakal, Co-founder, X3 - Working with Microsoft's design language
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The document discusses the Microsoft Design Language as presented by Stefan Szakal at the How to Web 2013 conference. It emphasizes principles such as authentic digital craftsmanship, fluidity, and the importance of minimalism in design. The document also highlights the influence of Bauhaus on modern design and concludes with the idea of competing effectively by anticipating future trends.
Stefan Szakal, Co-founder, X3 - Working with Microsoft's design language
- 1. Working with the Microsoft Design Language Stefan Szakal – CEO, X3 November 20-21, How To Web 2013
- 2. Design studio from Timisoara, since 2001
- 14. Microsoft applies one single, consistent design language across each screen it touches.
- 16. The Principles
- 17. Pride in craftsmanship Authentically digital Be fast and fluid Do more with less Win as one
- 18. Authentically digital Dynamic and alive with communication Beautiful use of typography + Bold, vibrant colors Motion used meaningfully
- 21. Influenced by the Bauhaus Modern Design Movement
- 23. Radical reductionism to the core function, an elimination of superfluous additions, and beauty esteemed through simplicity.
- 24. Do more with less Be great at something + Focused and direct Content before chrome
- 26. Pride in craftsmanship Authentically digital Be fast and fluid Do more with less Win as one
- 27. Conclusions?
- 29. Skate where the puck is going, not where it has been. Wayne Gretzky
- 30. Flat Design FTW!
- 32. http://modern.IE Building for the modern web just got easier 3 months free testing with Browserstack
Editor's Notes
- #11: Decembrie 2011, interfatanouapentru XBOX aplicandaceleasiprincipii
- #13: Octombrie 2012
- #22: The Bauhaus: Beginning in 1919, this iconic design school promoted a powerful design philosophy: radical reductionism to the core function, an elimination of superfluous additions, and beauty esteemed through simplicity.
- #31: “Elegant interfaces are ones that have the most impact with the fewest elements.” - Allan Grishtein, LayerVault