Microsoft Designer Tools now available as a CTP

Microsoft WinFX technology is going to provide a framework on which to build the next generation of Windows applications with exciting, revolutionary user interfaces that will elevate user experience (UX) to the next level. One key to that is enabling designers and developers to work closer together to ensure these applications look great and function well.

At 2005’s Professional Developer’s Conference, Microsoft announced the range of Expression design tools and today, another of these applications is available for download as a Community Technology Preview. Microsoft Interactive Designer (formerly codenamed “Sparkle”) is a user interface design tool that creates application UIs in the new language of WinFX called XAML. WinFX controls can be assembled on the design surface combined with media elements, 2D and 3D graphics and then animated to create rich, compelling interfaces of the future. Projects can then be opened in Visual Studio to add code for application functionality.

Get a head start on learning these cutting edge technologies by downloading Microsoft Interactive Designer and its complementary product, Microsoft Graphic Designer today along with tutorials to allow you to dive in at the deep end!"

Link to: www.microsoft.com/expression