Microsoft Introduces "Expression Studio"

Monday, December 4, 2006 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Today, Microsoft launched its new development suite for creative professionals.  Expression Studio is comprised of Expression Web, Expression Design, Expression Media, and Expression Blend.  Expression Web, which replaces Frontpage 2003, was released today and the rest of the suite will follow in Q2 2007.

"Expression Studio comprises Expression Web for creating standards-based Web sites; Expression Blend (formally Interactive Designer) for designing rich interactive experiences for Windows®; Expression Design (formally Graphic Designer) for the design of visual elements for Web and Windows experiences; and a new tool, Expression Media, which provides digital asset management and unifies team workflow across the suite."

Dangerousdaze
Reply #1 Monday, December 4, 2006 6:31 PM
The Expression suite is the most impressive thing I've seen come out of the Microsoft stable in many years, perhaps even ever. Expression Blend (which was originally called Sparkle in the old days) is especially cool. Mark my words - in a couple of years time this technology will totally change the face of Windows thick *and* thin client GUIs.

Nick
the_great_deceiver
Reply #2 Monday, December 4, 2006 7:44 PM
I am confused. expression web replaces frontpage? what then is Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 that comes with the office package? I thought that is the frontpage replacement.
Island Dog
Reply #3 Monday, December 4, 2006 7:53 PM

Use Office SharePoint Designer 2007 if you are a solution creator and content author working using SharePoint technologies. Office SharePoint Designer 2007 will enable information workers to develop applications and solutions on top of the SharePoint platform to enable organizational agility, business process automation, and get the full value of Microsoft Office applications on the SharePoint platform.

Use Expression Web if you are a professional Web designer. It is a professional design tool to create sophisticated standards-based Web sites that deliver compelling user experiences. Expression Web is targeted at designers who are building broad reach HTML Web sites.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/frontpage/FX100743231033.aspx#5

the_great_deceiver
Reply #4 Monday, December 4, 2006 8:31 PM
thanks for the link. very helpful
Steven Hodson
Reply #5 Thursday, December 7, 2006 11:22 AM
as I wrote here Blend has potential but I'm sorry the two color scheme have got to go.

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