Microsoft Silverlight and Expression studio, a designers view point

• Tuesday 2 January 2007
• posted by Michael Dingle
• 1 Comment

As a designer using Silverlight I was a little sceptical at first coming from an adobe background. I began using Silverlight on concept work using the tools provided (Expression). I was surprised to find the tools excellent to use and the interface extremely easy to understand.

My initial concerns were that it didn't have the functionality I needed to build all that was required for the project. This could be a small hurdle for most designers similar to me, stuck in our actionscript ways, that I was unable to understand the reasoning behind the functionality and the set up of the projects. Once I began working alongside developers I had my first 'aha' moment with Silverlight, I was able to see first hand the method for building and developing projects.

It was great working alongside developers and seeing how they were able to develop using the very same assets I created for them.

It is a great step to bridging the gap between designers and developers. As I have spent more time designing and developing projects using Silverlight I am beginning to see more and more potential for the technology.

All in all I am very keen to see the development and implementation of this technology across the net.