Digital Art
Microsoft · Product Design
A hyper-realistic digital painting application built for the touch-first era of Windows 8.
As Real As It Gets
The goal was simple but ambitious: bring the tactile joy of physical painting to the digital screen. This wasn't just about color on a canvas; it was about simulating the physics of bristle behavior, paint viscosity, and blending.
The Challenge: The most realistic and responsive painting simulation technology deserves a delightful UX. We had to design an interface that receded into the background, allowing the artist to stay in their flow state.
From Research to Reality
After exhaustive research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing, we arrived at a minimal, gesture-driven interface that felt as natural as a palette and brush.
Impact
The working product was selected to be featured at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NYC, where visitors used it to create digital masterpieces for several months.