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Content Designers: The unsung heroes of design

Why former English majors will become the epicenter of technology & design.

Content Design Design Thinking

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Why designers shouldn’t always be designers

A Content Designer from Microsoft Clipchamp tells her story

Content Design Op-ed

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The hidden power of typography

The science behind how design choices influence perception and behavior

Content Design UX/UI Typography

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Behind the design: A deep dive into Aptos

Journey through the design process for our new default font

Content Design Typography

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

Senior Content Designer Jenny Williams talks about her role, and working with AI

AI Profile Content Design

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Microsoft Design Week 2022: A Comprehensive Guide of What’s What for Microsoft Design Week

For the first time ever, we’re inviting external audiences to preview a batch of curated talks from our largest internal design event. Here’s your guide on what’s what, the full playlist, and more.

Design Thinking< Brand Content Design

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3 Ideas for improving content strategy

Whether you’re a novice or a vet, there’s always more to learn about content strategy

Content Design Design Thinking

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What did we get ourselves into?

A history of designing Cortana’s personality

Content Design Oped AI