Platinum Sponsor

Microsoft

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Microsoft is proud to sponsor User Experience Week 2007 and to have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and practitioners of user experience design. Microsoft is committed to provide and evolve the tools and technology to deliver rich user experiences through designer and user insight. With Microsoft architecture and design tools such as Visio and Expression Studio, user experience designers can design, prototype, and build rich internet applications that enable designer-developer collaboration without compromising user experience or the integrity of the design. With delivery platforms such as Silverlight and Surface, Microsoft relies on user experience practitioners to innovate and explore the potential of our tools and technology.

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