Basics - Windows Phone Dev Center

let's get to it!

Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned app developer, this site has the basic principles and concepts you need to design great Windows Phone apps.

our inspiration

The Windows Phone design team was inspired by sources like
Swiss-style print and packaging, simple way-finding graphics found in transportation hubs, and even our own software.

our design principles

We believe in experiences that are defined by clean, uncluttered app screens that operate quickly, minimize typing, and surface new info automatically.

our design process

Great apps go through five unique stages of design. See how they can help you realize your app's true potential.