Microsoft Design

We are Microsoft Design, a global UX community exploring and shaping the future of ~~technology~~ humanity.

A translucent, abstract shield-like structure with ridged textures on a soft pink background. The shield casts gentle shadows, creating a wavy effect on the surface. A small triangular piece is separated from the main shape.

Secure by design: a UX toolkit

Human error causes a majority of security breaches. Our UX toolkit can help you build secure and empowered user experiences.

Design Thinking – Brand

Comic Sans and the art of imperfection

Hardware – Profiles

An industrial designer’s 30 year journey with Microsoft

A sleek tablet is showcased in three views. On the left, it is in an open, blue box on a blue background. Top right shows the closed box in black. Bottom right displays the tablet with its kickstand open, set against a beige backdrop.

Inclusive Design – Visual Design

Prioritizing inclusion over convention: Rethinking how we design packaging

The Microsoft Packaging & Content team just released “Creating Accessible Packaging: An Inclusive Design Guide,” available for all.

Visual Design – UX/UI – Fluent Design

Embracing vibrant universality in Fluent illustrations

Rethinking our illustrations to create better experiences for our customers.

A stylish purple-themed workspace highlights a laptop showcasing a Microsoft Design digital planner. The background features a decorative vase with purple leaves and a shelf with a small jar, creating an atmosphere that's both bright and modern.

AI – Design Thinking

Humanity in Focus

How our AI Expression system brings ideas to life

Inclusive Design – Design Thinking – UX/UI

Inclusive Design’s next wave breaks for mental health

Our toolkit for designing with cognitive diversity extends into wellbeing

A digital artwork showcases a 3D grid of cubes with a reflective surface, enhanced by AI-driven design. The cubes form a tunnel-like perspective, with gradients of yellow and purple crafting an abstract, futuristic ambiance. Small droplets or bubbles float throughout the scene.

AI – Design Thinking

Design systems for the AI era

How we’re building the tools to build the future

Design Thinking – UX/UI

A glimpse into the history of Windows design

Get to know us!

Meet the thinkers and tinkerers at Microsoft Design.

A stylized illustration of a bearded individual with large black-framed glasses, a cigarette in their mouth, and a playful expression. The background is blue with the name "Jason Custer" written in white, bubbly letters on either side of the figure. — Jason Custer

What does an icon designer do?

A colorful illustration of a smiling woman with short black hair, labeled as a "Principal Design Researcher." The background features abstract patterns and silhouettes of people in vibrant shades of pink, blue, and purple. — Adoley Azu

How a Principal Design Researcher is bridging the digital divide

A colorful illustration of a bearded man with a smiling face, wearing a red shirt with patterns. The background is an abstract mix of vibrant colors. The text "Leitin Pedro" and "3D Designer" is written in a playful, white font on either side of the man. — Leitin Pedro

A 3D visual designer talks designing to scale

Illustration of a smiling woman with short dark hair against a vibrant, abstract background featuring colorful geometric shapes and window-like patterns. The text "Senior UX Engineer" is written beside her. — Kelly Gorr

Innovating in pursuit of the ultimate customer experience

A stylized digital illustration of a smiling person with long, twisted hair, wearing hoop earrings. The background features bright patterns in yellow, blue, pink, and black. A label on the right reads, "Samantha Kitetu, UX Designer. — Samantha Kitetu

Samantha Kitetu, a UX designer, sits down to talk with Ohemaa Dixon to discuss her journey in UX design so far in Nairobi, Kenya

Jenny Williams, Content Designer — Jenny Williams

In the age of AI, will content designers become extinct?

Resources

Whether you want to practice new skills, develop new concepts, or create prototypes, these toolkits are your place to start.

Secure by design: a UX toolkit

Comic Sans and the art of imperfection

An industrial designer’s 30 year journey with Microsoft

Prioritizing inclusion over convention: Rethinking how we design packaging

Embracing vibrant universality in Fluent illustrations

Humanity in Focus

Inclusive Design’s next wave breaks for mental health

Design systems for the AI era

A glimpse into the history of Windows design

Trending

The vibrant evolution: Microsoft’s colorful transformation

A change of typeface: Microsoft’s new default font has arrived

Silver linings and new hues

The hidden power of typography

Behind the design: Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Get to know us!

Jason Custer

Adoley Azu

Leitin Pedro

Kelly Gorr

Samantha Kitetu

Jenny Williams

Resources

Wallpapers

Secure UX

Inclusive Design

Responsible AI

Fluent Design System