Zune was a line of digital media products and services developed by Microsoft from November 2006 until its discontinuation in June 2012. During that time, the role of a UX motion designer was relatively new at Microsoft, which allowed me significant creative freedom to shape my contributions to the final product.
I collaborated with design prototypers to conceptualize the "now playing" experience, incorporating a vibrant mix of album art, artist imagery, typography, and colorful blending modes. I also played a role in enhancing the core software experience, including Zune Social and MixView, and helped define various touchscreen transitions for the Zune HD.
Software demo that was presented at CES in 2008
Early motion concept for Mix View