MIX08 Microsoft Office 2007: The Story of the Ribbon
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Why leaders watch it
Shows how a team used user research and data to justify a controversial redesign, a case for evidence-driven product change.
A MIX08 session from Microsoft's Office team on how the Office 2007 ribbon was designed. It explains the user-feedback and telemetry behind it and the alternatives that were rejected.
Takeaways
- Use data to defend big changes
- Research reveals real user behavior
- Test alternatives before committing
Topics: Product leadership, Change & transformation
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