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A trip to Sintra that pushed the boundaries of my creativity

Thinking Like AI: A New Approach to AI UX Design
What if AI had a resume? Our latest UX research exercise revealed fresh insights into AI’s role, challenges, and future in UX design.

Bringing new emoji to Windows 11
A look at how we designed a new dimension of expression
Embracing vibrant universality in Fluent illustrations
Rethinking our illustrations to create better experiences for our customers.

Unsolicited advice to my younger designer self
What I wish I’d known starting out as a designer in big tech.
To celebrate Microsoft Planner's launch, we crafted this film exploring the app's UX & UI elements. This film was crafted in partnership between our in-house design team and Bark & Bite.

AI-Powered Creativity with Microsoft Designer
How we made a visual design tool for everybody

Inclusive Design’s next wave breaks for mental health
Our toolkit for designing with cognitive diversity extends into wellbeing


Content Designers: the unsung heroes of design
Why former English majors will become the epicenter of technology & design.
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The vibrant evolution: Microsoft’s colorful transformation
In the ever-evolving landscape of design, color isn’t just visual—it’s emotional.

A change of typeface: Microsoft’s new default font has arrived
Introducing Aptos, our modern successor to Calibri

Silver linings and new hues
Collaborating with Pantone to bring more color to work and life

The hidden power of typography
The science behind how design choices influence perception and behavior

Behind the design: Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
Why these designers had to be in the room where it happens
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