Microsoft is undertaking a significant visual evolution with its Office suite icons, signaling not merely a facelift but a strategic repositioning aligned with the future of AI-enhanced productivity. This article explores how Microsoft crafted its new visual identity for AI integration, how...
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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...
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Look away, Helvetica. Hide, Pantone. The internet has a new design civil war, and it’s currently being waged across the glossy, rainbow-flecked battlegrounds of your taskbar. If you’ve found yourself loudly critiquing app tiles during Zoom calls, or spending an unhealthy amount of time pondering...
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 is reimagining the familiar in a bold new way. Over the past few years, Microsoft has experimented with various icon designs for its Office suite, shifting from flat aesthetics to more vibrant, three-dimensional visuals. In a recent email survey circulated to select Windows 11 users—a...
Microsoft is calling on Office users to help shape the future of its most ubiquitous suite of productivity tools. In an unconventional yet user-centric twist, Microsoft recently launched an online survey asking users to provide feedback on redesigned icons for flagship Microsoft 365...