Microsoft Designs Windows 11 for AI Era
As Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life, Microsoft is focusing on designing Windows 11 with AI-first principles, hinting at a seamless transition towards Windows 12.
According to Windows Design Director Diego Baca, the new design blueprint for Windows 11 positions it as an operating system built for the AI era, outlining fresh design principles to guide future Windows releases.
Historical Context
Microsoft's Windows redesigns have often been met with initial resistance from the community, a pattern that dates back decades. For example, Windows Vista launched in 2007 with new visual features that slowed down PCs, while Windows 7 restored confidence with a cleaner, faster desktop in 2009.
Microsoft’s Windows redesigns have, historically, never been accepted at first by the community.
Another significant redesign was Windows 8 in 2012, which introduced a touch-first Start screen, removing the familiar Start menu.
Author's summary: Microsoft redesigns Windows 11 for AI era.