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UX Research - Profiles

Windows UX in an AI-driven world

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

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UX/UI - UX Research

UX design for agents

Microsoft principles and guidelines for building agentic experiences

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Visual Design - UX Research

Introducing Kermit: A typeface for kids

Using design to empower children by making reading easier, improving comprehension, and helping dyslexics.

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UX Research - Profiles

Sheetal Agarwal on the importance of advocating for our customers

Meet Sheetal Agarwal, a UX Research Director for Windows + Devices & Aspen Institute 2024 First Founders Fellow

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Inclusive Design - UX Research

When equal isn’t equitable

Insights and best practices from Microsoft’s Inclusive Research team

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UX Research

Supercharge your agile UX research with informal cognitive walkthroughs

Part two: The external user review

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UX Research

Science in the system: Turning squares into circles

Blur Effects, Part 2: Anti-aliasing

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UX Research

Science in the system: From pixels to text