Microsoft’s .toolbox website plans to teach you Silverlight, Expression Studio and UX design principles and fundamentals. You can choose from two available tracks (Design Scenarios and Design Principles), learn a lot, collect badges and brag about that. And you get all that in a nicely designed and packed website.

Design principle of unity refers to a sense that everything in the artwork belongs there making sense. It is achieved by the use of balance and repetition. Two objects like a living room and a dining room can be unified by giving these similar features like a shared hardwood floor design. New video is here for you to enjoy.

Symmetry and asymmetry can be explored through balance design principle (symmetrical and asymmetrical balance). This new video from Principles of design (for developers) series will explain you what is symmetry and asymmetry, how to achieve it and create it in Expression Design. Have fun watching this video!

Emphasis is one of the design principles. It is also known as dominance, focal point or area in a room’s decor. This new video from Principles of design (for developers) series will explain you what is emphasis, how to achieve it and create it in Expression Design. Enjoy it!

After balance, it is time for some rhythm. New video from Principles of design (for developers) series is explaining what is rhythm, how to achieve it and even gives an example of the rhythm within Microsoft Office 2007 “ribbon” interface. Enjoy the rhythm with Silverlight.

If you are developer and looking for some design principles you are at the right place. I will publish bunch of videos outlining design principles for developers. I am starting today with video explaining you the design principle of balance. Silverlight required for best experience.