Lessons learnt from Microsoft design principles

Show pride in craftsmanship Be fast and fluid Be authentically digital connect to the cloud so that users can stay connected to each other be dynamic and alive with communication use typography beautifully use bold, vibrant colours use motion meaningfully Do more with less reduce design to its essence solve for distractions, not discoverability be… Continue reading Lessons learnt from Microsoft design principles

Lessons learnt from Apple HCI interface guidelines and how they can be applied to everything

Start Instantly. It’s best when users can begin using your app immediately. When you make the most of this brief period by presenting useful content immediately, you pique the interest of new users and give all users a superior experience. Focus on the needs of 80 percent of your users. When you do this, most people… Continue reading Lessons learnt from Apple HCI interface guidelines and how they can be applied to everything