"Awesome" not because it was something unseen, but because it was actually made by Brandon Foy - a mere fan, who got a bit creative with his software, and concocted a very professional-looking ad for the fledging mobile OS.
Due to popular demand, Microsoft dragged him to its MIX 2011 conference, where he introduced his second clip, which we are embedding below. The software giant then announced that if his clip reaches 200 000 views, they will hire him for the Windows team.
Well, fast forward a few months, and it seems that Redmond is making good on this promise by employing Brandon, despite that his creative WP7 ad didn't hit the threshold.
He tweeted recently that he has been hired Microsoft as a Windows user experience designer - quite the modern version of a Cinderella story, plus now these Windows 8 Live Tiles might get some Electronica feel to them, as in Brandon's video below.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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