PublishedApress, July 2013 |
ISBN9781430249597 |
FormatSoftcover, 181 pages |
Dimensions25.4cm × 17.8cm × 0.9cm |
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:
Design for touch as well as keyboard and mouse in the same application.
Lay out your application for different orientations and screen sizes. Who this book is for If you're building Windows 8 apps for the first time, or if you're struggling to capture the right look and feel in your Windows 8 apps, this book is for you. It's for the person who wants to build apps that stand out from the crowd, capture the hearts of their customers, and make the most of what the Windows 8 experience has to offer. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Microsoft Design Style Inspirations Chapter 2: Microsoft Design Style Principles Chapter 3: Design Strategies for Windows 8 Chapter 4: Basic Building Blocks of Windows 8 Design Chapter 5: Windows 8 Platform Considerations Chapter 6: Bringing Existing Apps to Windows 8