New video shows off the new Microsoft ... icons

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A new video from Microsoft shows off its new icons.
The video briefly goes through the design process of Microsoft's updated app icons.
Microsoft has shared several videos and extensive posts breaking down its design processes.

Microsoft's design team loves sharing its passion for improving the look of its products, often in the form of videos. A new video from Microsoft showcases its "diverse and connected" icons. The icons are shown throughout the design process, moving from sketched ideas to icons on Windows 10.

Microsoft has shared several posts and videos on the development of its icons and other elements of UI.

The Office team and other design teams at Microsoft have several impressive videos. About a year ago, the Office team shared an almost cinematic video about the Office suite gaining a dark mode.

If you're a fan of Microsoft's Fluent Design language, you might also want to check out the Fluent Icon Pack for your Android device.

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