fluent design

Microsoft's approach to designing the visual identity for its AI-powered productivity suite is a fascinating case study in how design evolves alongside emerging technologies. The process goes far beyond mere aesthetics—it's a strategic integration of visual cues that not only help users navigate...

In the grand tradition of fixing what Microsoft only slightly broke, making Windows better remains a never-ending community quest, a source of editorial gold, and, depending on your temperament, either a labor of love or a lifelong emotional trauma. Why Windows Still Needs Saving... Again Let’s...

For anyone chained to a Windows 11 PC and an Android phone, the prospect of seamless integration between these two digital lifelines used to be the stuff of pipe dreams. Today, thanks to the ever-evolving Phone Link app—formerly known as Your Phone—courtesy of the busy bees at Microsoft, the...

Microsoft is testing the waters with a new visual identity for its Microsoft 365 suite by reaching out to users for feedback on redesigned icons for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This development signals not only a reaction to longstanding design trends but also an embrace of evolving user...

Microsoft’s recent move to refresh the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) marks yet another bold step toward modernizing every facet of Windows 11. With the Windows Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 now testing a revamped BSOD interface, Microsoft is infusing its legacy systems with a...

Microsoft is boldly taking a modern leap forward in user authentication, promising a future where passwords are a relic of the past. Microsoft’s latest sign-in update, set to roll out to all users by the end of April, marks a major shift toward a more streamlined, secure, and visually appealing...

Windows 11 is undergoing a quiet revolution, one driven by an emerging wave of modern applications that not only deliver smooth, eye-pleasing aesthetics but also prioritize usability and new design paradigms. Gone are the days when decades-old software interfaces dominated our screens. Instead...

Microsoft is sharpening the blades of its Chromium-based Edge browser, and the sparks come from an ambitious project codenamed Project Phoenix. With a clear focus on aesthetics, functionality, and speed — all in line with the design principles of Windows 11 — this overhaul promises to be a...

Windows 11 users, brace yourselves—Microsoft Edge might soon pack a heavier punch with advanced AI features and deeper integration with the system tray. This initiative appears to be part of Microsoft's larger mission to supercharge its products using AI and Machine Learning while also enhancing...

A New Year, A New Look for Edge? Microsoft Edge, the default web browser many of us have learned to love (or tolerate) in Windows 11, is reportedly gearing up to adopt more elements of Microsoft's Fluent Design language in its interface. Detailing the upcoming updates, references unearthed by...

Microsoft's Future Vision for Windows: A Preview of the "Fluent" Art Style In an exciting development for Windows enthusiasts and users alike, Microsoft is taking significant strides toward redefining the aesthetic of its products with a new design philosophy dubbed the "Fluent" art style. This...

In an interesting announcement, Microsoft recently provided a teaser about the future aesthetic direction of its Windows operating system. As covered in an article on XDA Developers, the company highlighted the development of a new design language dubbed "Fluent," which seeks to integrate a more...

Developing for Windows 11 Windows 11 was built to unlock the full power of the PC. This new operating system empowers you to deliver new and innovative apps, grow your business how you choose, and makes developing on Windows easier by allowing you to use the tools and frameworks you already use...

Here is you can download latest version of wondows 11 safely and fast. Description Windows 11, The name is the latest version of the ancient Windows operating system. After several months of various news about the release of a new version of Windows called Windows 10X, which was designed...

As a kid, Charles Taylor was always interested in tech – though he didn’t know exactly what that meant, beyond translating to a job related to computer science. Growing up in Littleton, North Carolina – an actual little town with less than 700 people – he went to school with the same group of...

Today at the What's next for Windows — developer event, we'll show you the next era of Windows and how we are embracing Windows == open platform. This means everyone has open access to run the widest range of apps on Windows, enabling all developers to build the apps and experiences that empower...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21327 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 21327 News and interests has an updated look! Thanks for your ongoing feedback about news and interests on the Windows taskbar! Today...

It seems to me that intuitive UI went the way of the dodo with the advent of flat, minimalistic UI. Windows 8's Metro UI, Windows 10's Fluent design, Android's Material design, etc., are featureless and indistinct. The brain has spent its entire existence processing the visible world in three...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.421 (KB4568831) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. What’s new in Build 19042.421 Theme-aware tiles in Start We are freshening up the Start menu with a more streamlined design that removes the solid color backplates behind the...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. A few quick notes: First—as a reminder, these builds are from our Active Development Branch and are not tied to any upcoming Windows 10 release. Insiders in the Dev...