Windows 8 Modern UI

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:graphical_user_interface
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Metro_UI
gptkbp:application gptkb:Windows_Store_apps
gptkb:Metro-style_apps
Modern apps
gptkbp:characterizedBy flat design
live tiles
typography emphasis
touch-first design
gptkbp:criticizedFor removal of Start menu
steep learning curve
lack of discoverability
gptkbp:deprecatedIn gptkb:Windows_10
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:features gptkb:Snap_multitasking
Charms bar
Start screen
Full-screen apps
App bar
Semantic zoom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Windows 8 Modern UI
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Windows_Phone_7
Zune HD interface
gptkbp:inspiredBy Swiss graphic design
public transport signage
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Windows_8
gptkbp:language gptkb:Metro_design_language
gptkbp:notablePlace horizontal scrolling
large typography
minimalist icons
accent colors
animated tiles
gptkbp:releaseYear 2012
gptkbp:replacedBy Windows 10 Start Menu
gptkbp:supports mouse input
touch input
keyboard input
gptkbp:targetedDevices tablets
PCs
hybrid devices
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Windows_8
gptkb:Windows_RT
gptkb:Windows_Server_2012
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Windows_Aero
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6