Windows 8 UX Fundamentals – Virtual Training

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Windows 8 represents an unprecedented opportunity for designers and creative agencies as leading brands, businesses and app publishers around the world are beginning to re-imagine their experiences and differentiate themselves on Windows 8. The fastest way to get ready for Windows 8 is to learn about User Experience and Design from the team that built the platform. The Windows team would like to extend an exclusive invitation to this online training session on June 14th 2012.

The goal of the training is to give designers a solid understanding of how to design great Windows 8 apps that leverage the full capabilities of the platform and follow the UX guidelines. After this training, you’ll understand the tenants of a great app, how to think about information architecture as well as best practice for designing flexible layouts, touch and how to leverage contracts and much, much more.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you and excited to see the amazing apps you create on Windows 8!

James Senior

Windows 8 Apps & Partnerships

 

Logistics

Dates & Times

June 14th / 8.50am – 5.45pm PST

Location

Online Training

Registration Link

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032515356&Culture=en-US

Event Overview

Name

Windows 8 UX Fundamentals – Virtual Training

Abstract

The goal of this training is to give designers a solid baseline understanding of how to design great Windows 8 apps that leverage the full extent of the platform and adhere to the UX guidelines. After this training, attendees will understand the tenants of a great app, how to think about information architecture as well as best practice for designing flexible layouts, touch and how to leverage contracts in the platform as well as much more.

Intended Audience

UX Designers, Visual Designers, Creative Leads, Creative Directors, Developers, Product Designers etc.

Trainers

Training will be conducted by members of the Windows 8 UX team and other experts who have been working on the platform designing great apps.

Length of course

1 day