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Stories from the thinkers and tinkerers at Microsoft. Sharing sketches, designs, and everything in between 🎨
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    Sep 21, 2020
    The new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is uncomplicated, unique, and understated. “Our focus on form following function influenced this newest generation's aesthetic and personality. We call this approach Intelligent Geometry,” says Senior Design Director Nicolas Denhez.
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    Apr 6, 2020
    Created by the @Windows design team, this animated clip illustrates a sliver of the #UX evolution and modernization of the Windows experience. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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    Oct 16, 2025
    Some behind the scenes moments from our refreshed #M365 icons 🎨 Early looks at how the Word, PowerPoint, and Excel icons came to life 🧵⬇️
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    Oct 28, 2025
    🚨 New wallpaper alert! 🚨 Light mode or dark mode? 👀 Download both wallpapers celebrating 11 years of the Windows Insider Program — available now at the link below! 🔗: msft.it/6178shiAw
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    Oct 7, 2025
    Our new icons in motion 🤩 Read the full story here: msft.it/6177svanS
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    May 13, 2021
    Touch it—you know you want to. Or throw it, or dance with it, or anything else you can think of. #HoloLens2 leverages a real-time physics engine plus careful use of light and sound to replicate (and sometimes bend!) the rules of the physical world. 👽 msft.it/6013VtyWx
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    Jun 6, 2019
    Has being a #UXWriter changed how you see the world? See how obsession with #UX altered one writer’s life in surprising and fascinating ways: msft.social/zdCl1w
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    Jun 13, 2019
    In the IT department, other employees are the customers. One #UX pro discovered how to give them incredible product experiences—and why those experiences matter: msft.social/KstzF2
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    Mar 1, 2024
    Something's coming...👀 See you Monday😉
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    Oct 6, 2020
    How do you make something great even better? Little by little. See how our hardware team designed our most universal and inclusive Xbox wireless controller one millimeter at a time: msft.it/6018TaLnO
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    May 31, 2019
    ICYMI we updated the #FluentDesign website! The redesign is meant to represent how Fluent helps designers build better experiences. Here's a look at the thinking behind our design: msft.social/Bm9CLr #FluentFriday
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    Aug 10, 2022
    You guessed it 😉... We’re big proponents of designing in the open, so we’re excited to share that as of today our #FluentEmoji will be available open source on @figma and @github 🤩. Read all about it here ➡️ msft.it/6003juNrX in our latest article on Microsoft Design.
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    Jul 23, 2025
    For the latest #Copilot experience, our team leaned into a signature ribbon motif that was fluid, dimensional, and symbolic of seamless interaction 🤝. We paired this with a clean, focused UI and subtle mica glass materials to prioritize clarity and flow across every screen 💻
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    May 26, 2023
    New #WindowsDeveloper identity that premiered at #MSBuild 🌟 for the new #DevHome. The new work includes an expanded color palette 🎨 with warm tones to complement our @Windows blue 💙 & coding-inspired textures throughout the visuals for added depth.  msft.it/6003gj43T
    A 3D image of abstract waveforms ranging from lavender to teal.
    A 3D image of abstract paper-like textures ranging from lavender to teal.
    A 3D image of desktop with a laptop on it surrounded by abstract lavender and blue shapes.
    A 3D image of abstract waveforms ranging from lavender to teal on a dark background.
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