Microsoft Design

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

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AI – Design Thinking

Design Systems for the AI Era

How we’re building the tools to build the future

Visual Design – UX/UI – Fluent Design

Embracing vibrant universality in Fluent illustrations

Rethinking our illustrations to create better experiences for our customers.

AI – Design Thinking – UX/UI

Behind the design: Meet Copilot

When the system is the product; on crafting the next generation of user experiences

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UX/UI – Content Design – Brand

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

Introducing Aptos, our modern successor to Calibri

Gallery – Visual Design

Behind the design: Fluent illustration UX video

Check out our latest UX video breakdown

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.

A vibrant pattern of hexagonal tiles in a gradient of red, pink, blue, and green hues, creating an abstract and dynamic visual effect.

The designer’s guide to jumping in the deep end of AI

How I accidentally became a startup guy and saved my mom’s skin

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Visual Design – UX/UI

The Feelings Monster, building a character with all the feels

On designing for mental health and the power of emotionally safe spaces

Visual Design – UX/UI

Redefining productivity with Outlook

Our design journey to redefine Outlook for Windows through craftsmanship, intelligence, and personalization.

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Op-Ed – Content Design – Profiles

Why designers shouldn’t always be designers

A Content Designer from Microsoft Clipchamp tells her story

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.

Microsoft Design

Design Systems for the AI Era

Embracing vibrant universality in Fluent illustrations

Behind the design: Meet Copilot

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

Behind the design: Fluent illustration UX video

The designer’s guide to jumping in the deep end of AI

The Feelings Monster, building a character with all the feels

Redefining productivity with Outlook

Why designers shouldn’t always be designers

Trending

The vibrant evolution: Microsoft’s colorful transformation

Digital = Physical

The hidden power of typography

Silver linings and new hues

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

Inclusive Design

Responsible AI

Green Design Principles

Fluent Design System