Designing for Windows 8: Fundamentals of Great Design in Windows Store Apps

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Designing for Windows 8 is a fast-paced, 150-page primer on the key design concepts you need to create successful Windows 8 apps. This book will help you design a user interface that is both delightful and effective, feels ‘right' to your users, and encapsulates a great Windows 8 experience. In this book, you will: Meet the building blocks of solid Windows 8 UI design in a well-designed sample app. Learn how to incorporate key design elements into your apps, such as the app bar, charms and subtle animations from the animation library. Find out how to deliver the core experience that your users expect from Windows 8. Learn how to make your app stand out from thousands of others in the Windows Store. It's now time to create the next generation of Windows applications. Arm yourself with design tactics and join in on this wonderful opportunity! Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Microsoft Design Style Inspirations....Pages 1-12 Microsoft Design Style Principles....Pages 13-37 Design Strategies for Windows 8....Pages 39-69 Basic Building Blocks of Windows 8 Design....Pages 71-108 Windows 8 Platform Considerations....Pages 109-131 Bringing Existing Apps to Windows 8....Pages 133-148 Back Matter....Pages 149-152