Creating a UI (C#/C++/VB)

Learn how to choose the right UI surfaces for your Windows Store app, how to layout your app, and how to add controls and content for you app's UI. You can also learn how to create live tiles, the face of your app on the Start screen.

Roadmap: How does this topic relate to others? See:

• Roadmap for Windows Store apps using C# or Visual Basic
• Roadmap for Windows Store apps using C++

Before you begin  Be sure you've downloaded your design assets for Windows Store apps and read:

• Planning Windows Store apps
• User experience (UX) design patterns for Windows Store apps

Create a great user interface for your Windows Store app

After you understand the common design patterns for Windows Store apps, you're ready to get started creating your UI:

• Defining layouts and navigation
• Adding controls and content

Then, give your UI personality and impact:

• Quickstart: Animating your UI
• Adding search to an app
• Quickstart: Adding app settings using XAML

Be sure you make a great first impression:

• Adding a splash screen
• Working with tiles, badges, and toast notifications

Related topics

Detailed UX guidelines for Windows Store apps

Roadmap for creating apps using C#, C++, or VB

Build date: 12/7/2012