Product

A practical guide to build agents that stay differentiated, intent-aligned, and bias-resistant

How we redesigned the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app to create a workspace built around conversation, dialogue, and discovery.

Evolving business apps and agents through form and function

Six practical mindsets for building secure and resilient UX

Our guiding force behind designing Windows for the AI era

How a subtle refresh of our Microsoft 365 icons signals deeper change.

Using positive psychology to craft delightful sign-in & sign-up experiences

A Deaf-led approach to making Sign Language a core principle of inclusive design

How Microsoft is reimagining productivity from a mobile-first lens

This is the first post in our new Beyond the Surface series, a behind-the-scenes look at how craft comes to life in Windows products and features.

How we crafted a new line of Surface Copilot+ PCs to empower creation, connection and change

Emma Nestvold, a UX designer on the Windows design team, shares insights into her approach to design and experiences working on AI-driven features

Microsoft principles and guidelines for building agentic experiences

Exploring the art, worldbuilding, and folklore-inspired design process

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

What if AI had a resume? Our latest UX research exercise revealed fresh insights into AI’s role, challenges, and future in UX design.

A futuristic exploration between Microsoft and Artemide based on the interplay of light and technology.

How we’re building the tools to build the future

How we made a visual design tool for everybody

In the ever-evolving landscape of design, color isn’t just visual—it’s emotional.

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

The unique ethos that sparked Surface’s pioneering 2-in-1 design, from the seminal Surface Pro to the new Surface Laptop Studio 2

The design thinking behind a new website building experience

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

The design thinking and user research that turned into Microsoft Loop

How we crafted a bespoke visual identity for our cloud platforms and services

How psychology, semiotics, and dazzling imagery are converging to improve the future of hybrid work

How sustainable design practices can digitally reduce our carbon footprint.

Collaborating with Alcantara to integrate renewable materials into Surface Pro Signature Keyboard

A multi-year design journey to rearchitect Teams from the ground up

Our design journey to modernize Outlook

Designing icons for experiences that empower employees

Why we’re excited to freely share our emoji for you to remix

Behind the designs of our 2022 Pride campaign, from the new Xbox controller to fresh creations in Teams & Outlook

Green Design Principles that every designer can use to combat climate change

Collaborating with Pantone to bring more color to work and life

Leveraging customer insights and empathy to create for a billion people.

How the Microsoft Mixed Reality Studios explored more immersive interactions

How your web searches empower everyday giving

Collaborating with legendary textile brand, Liberty, to give the iconic Windows Bloom an Art Nouveau twist

Helping shoppers save time and money with an intelligent browser

How these control freaks leveled up our new wireless controller

Why these designers had to be in the room where it happens

How we’re crafting Dark Mode experiences across Microsoft 365 that adapt to your daily flow

Design is becoming the heart and soul of Office. Learn how we evolved our visual identity to reflect the simple, powerful, and intelligent experiences of Office 365.

Tailoring complex experiences for every user level

How our team made fan-loved functionality more Fluent