Ratio Interactive has published a new Windows 8 Design Handbook, a handy reference to those trying to design and style their app to match the design guidelines for Windows 8.
The guide covers the following:-
- Understanding Live Tiles
- Choosing a Live Tile
- Designing a Splash Page
- Designing a Hub Page
- Key Windows 8 Terminologies
- Utilizing Semantic Zoom
- Mastering the App Bar
- Designing the Detail Page
- Interpreting the Design Language
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Ratio Interactive goes in-depth in describing all the small details that make up the User Interface on Windows 8, from what Font to use to how to make your app engage your audience. They also have an “Inspiration Gallery” of well-designed apps that you can take a gander at and some pretty darn good Photoshop and Fireworks templates you can download to help with wireframing. It’s worth having as a bookmark and something to refer to when designing or updating your next Windows 8 app.
Check it out here at the aptly named windows8designhandbook.com.
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