Best Practices for Windows UI Design

JaneDoe
Posted on Sep 12, 2025 at 09:15 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for guidance on the latest UI design guidelines for Windows 11 applications. Specifically, I want to know about:

  • Fluent Design System recommendations
  • Adaptive layout patterns
  • Accessibility best practices

Any resources, examples, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Jane

Replies (2)

JohnSmith
Sep 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM

Great question! The Microsoft Design Guidelines cover everything you mentioned. A few quick points:

  1. Fluent Design: Use Acrylic for background effects and Reveal Highlight for interactive elements.
  2. Adaptive Layout: Leverage the RelativePanel and VisualStateManager to adjust to different screen sizes.
  3. Accessibility: Ensure proper AutomationProperties and high contrast support.

Here's a sample XAML snippet:

<Grid>
    <RelativePanel>
        <Button x:Name="PrimaryButton" Content="Click Me" RelativePanel.AlignRightWith="Parent"/>
        <TextBlock Text="Info" RelativePanel.AlignLeftWith="Parent"/>
    </RelativePanel>
</Grid>

Hope this helps!

EmilyR
Sep 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Don't forget to test with the Inspect tool for accessibility. Also, the new NavigationView control helps maintain a consistent navigation experience.

Here's a quick video demo:

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