User Interface of Windows Phone 7 Series stolen from Dutch airline KLM !!!
March 16, 2010 [General] | By Edward J. R.
Our anonymous tipper writes:
I was flying with KLM last weekend and using the in-flight entertainment
system. There was a striking resemblance between the look and feel of the
entertainment system and the Windows Phone 7 Series user interface. I have attached
a picture to proof it [see picture below!!!].
They are using the KLM signature blue color, the tiles, the exact sizes. The
in-flight system was in use already two years before Microsoft revealed Windows Phone 7 Series. See also http://www.inflightentertainment.klm.com/avod/gui_system/nav.asp?periodID=91.
Microsoft has publicly said that the design was inspired by airport flight
monitors and signage. Albert Shum, Director of Mobile Experience Design
alludes to this in the following video (goto 2:25):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAzKkfAeFwY
I think he really meant 'airline' instead of 'airport'.
And here is the imagery that proves it:
Conclusion: so much for a "revolutionary user interface design of Windows Phone 7 Series"! In fact it is stolen from the Dutch airline KLM.
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