One of the more amazing design aspects of the Windows Phone operating system is the use of motion design. It’s part of what makes Windows Phones feel alive. But animation is about more than just making things move – motion entertains, provides cues toward interaction, makes transitions feel faster, and adds personality and elegance to your apps. In short, animation helps you look like a pro.
Motion design has earned a reputation for being painstaking and difficult work. It turns out that’s just not the case. The Windows Phone Toolkit makes it simple to add powerful animations and bring your Windows Phone apps to life.
This post on the Windows Phone Developer Blog spotlights the above video, “Inside Windows Phone: Put the Standard Animations in your App,” which provides step-by-step instructions on using the Windows Phone Toolkit and adding transitions and tilt animations to make your app feel like a natural part of the ecosystem. Check it out above or on Channel 9.
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Deborah Pisano
Microsoft News Center Staff