Microsoft Fluent Design Language: Materials and Lights In Your Apps Visual Layer

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

August 8, 2017

1 Min Read
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Microsoft first announced their new Fluent Design Language during Build 2017 and it is quickly making its way into most every iteration of Windows 10 from PC, tablet, and mobile devices.

In the last 24 hours it has also arrived in a big way with the first testing build of the upcoming Xbox One Fall Update, which is expected in the October timeframe, and it is spread throughout the new UI for the console.

That means as a Windows developer, you will want to be up to speed on this new design language as well. I know when I interact with users on social media it always amazes me how much people really like these simple tweaks in a UI.

Previously I have shared a lot of content here on the site about methods for implementing Fluent Design Language principles in your apps and this week we have another learning opportunity in that area.

This time it is all about creating materials and lights in your apps visual layer and wraps up a series they have been posting about using Fluent Design.

The article has all the code samples you need plus examples of the features from the Fluent Design Language in actual images/apps.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

 

 

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About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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