Are there any guides for design MetroUI-like interfaces for desktop apps like Zune or Metrotwit? [closed]

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Closed 7 years ago.

Of course, there is the UX Design Guidelines for Windows Phone, but it, obviously, miss tips for the window header design and behavior.

I suppose MS is not interested in Metro apps on classic desktop, but may be some one else (hello, Metrotwit team ;) ) wrote something interesting?

Answer 1

You could use the documentation of the Windows 8 Metro apps that is slowly appearing.

When looking at Zune etc. they decided to get rid of the standard chrome/borders and implemented their own.

The problem is that the desktop still requires a minimize/maximize, title while these do not exist on Metro.

My advise copy the ideas from Zune and others. I do not expect any official guidance on this soon.

Answer 2

Metro is also for Windows 8. Take a look at

• 8 traits of great Metro style apps
• Designing Metro style apps