Michael WestinUX CollectiveDesigning a new Windows shell — introducing “Fluid Desktop”The Windows desktop experience has always been of great interest to me and has been the focus of a lot of my recent design concepts over on…Mar 30, 201821Mar 30, 201821
Michael WestMy take on Fluent DesignWhen Microsoft announced their Fluent Design System back at Build 2017, I was very excited. I love subtle translucency/visual effects…Oct 28, 20173Oct 28, 20173
Michael WestRedesigning the way NavViews work (+ other Fluent Design changes)The humble navigation view (NavView). Arguably one of the most staple parts of the Windows 10 user interface — and used in many apps to…Sep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2017
Michael WestReworking the Windows system trayThe system tray (or “notification area”) has been a quintessential part of the Windows shell since Windows 95. It contains icons that are…Jan 22, 20172Jan 22, 20172
