Application Bar Icons for Windows Phone 7 These icons are now installed locally as a part of the Windows Phone Developer Tools. You can find these icons on your computer after you have installed Windows Phone Developer Tools at the following locations:
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32-bit computers - C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Phone\v7.0\Icons -
64-bit computers - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Phone\v7.0\Icons
UI Design and Interaction Guide for Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone introduces a touch user interface (UI) based on a design system codenamed Metro. This guide provides detailed information about UI elements and controls, UI system behaviors, and the interaction model for the touch interface. Designers and developers should read this guide to learn the dos and don'ts of UI implementations for their Windows Phone applications.
Microsoft Expression Blend for Windows Phone
Expression Blend for Windows Phone is installed as a stand-alone application with the Windows Phone Developer Tools and enables you to create Windows Phone applications using built-in templates. These templates enable you to preview application styles, set the theme, customize the application bar, define page navigation, optimize text input scopes, and select keyboards.
Design Templates for Windows Phone 7
A collection of 28 layered Photoshop template files that can be used to create pixel-perfect application layouts, to help guide UI development, or to pitch an idea. These design templates showcase many controls that are a part of the Windows Phone Developer Tools. They also include examples of controls that are a part of Windows Phone, but are not available as a part of the Windows Phone Developer Tools. These additional templates are included to help designers and developers maintain a consistent look and feel across applications for system controls that developers wish to mimic.
Windows Phone Design System - Codename Metro
A visual explanation of the inspiration behind the Windows Phone design system codenamed Metro, the seven areas of Windows Phone differentiation, and the Red Threads that are the principles Microsoft used to guide the experiences built into Windows Phone