Metro UI (2011-2013)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf user interface design language
gptkbp:characterizedBy flat design
live tiles
typography focus
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Microsoft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Metro UI (2011-2013)
gptkbp:influencedBy Swiss graphic design
public transport signage
gptkbp:introducedIn 2011
gptkbp:notableFor minimalist aesthetic
responsive layouts
clean lines
content over chrome
motion and animation
content hierarchy
large typography
edge-to-edge imagery
panoramic design
semantic zoom
no drop shadows
no gradients
no skeuomorphism
pivot controls
scalable vector graphics
touch-first design
accent color themes
animation transitions
focus on speed and clarity
hub controls
influenced later flat design trends
tile-based navigation
gptkbp:publiclyRevealedAt Microsoft MIX 2010
gptkbp:renamed gptkb:Microsoft_Design_Language
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Microsoft_Design_Language_(MDL2)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Windows_Store_apps
gptkb:Windows_8
gptkb:Windows_Media_Center
gptkb:Windows_Phone_7
gptkb:MSN
gptkb:SkyDrive
gptkb:Bing
gptkb:Outlook.com
gptkb:Windows_8.1
gptkb:Windows_RT
gptkb:Windows_Phone_8
gptkb:Xbox_360_Dashboard
gptkb:Zune_HD
Microsoft Surface (first generation)
Office 2013 preview
Windows 10 (early builds)
Xbox One interface
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xbox_360_dashboard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7