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The design process tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's approach to creating and refining user interfaces, hardware, and applications. Discussions include the Windows 11 Start menu redesign, where early prototypes with widget-like tiles and personalized sections were explored before a streamlined final version was chosen. Other topics involve using Surface devices and SOLIDWORKS for 3D design in automotive restoration, designing mixed reality experiences with HoloLens, prototyping apps with Adobe XD on Windows 10, and Windows Insider events that offer a behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft's design process. Quick UX testing methods like cognitive walkthroughs and heuristic evaluations are also featured, highlighting practical techniques for improving user experience in products like Visual Studio and Silverlight.
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    Microsoft's Innovative Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign Process and Future Layout Ideas

    Microsoft's journey to redesign the Windows 11 Start menu was marked by a series of innovative concepts, many of which were ultimately set aside in favor of a more streamlined approach. The Windows design team recently unveiled several of these early prototypes, offering a glimpse into the...