General information: Better Designer Tools for Better End-User Experiences
Microsoft Expression takes your creative possibilities to a new level. The professional design tools and innovative technologies in Expression give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality - whether you are designing standards-based Web sites, rich user experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content. Expression Studio includes the following products:
- Microsoft Expression Web. Expression Web is a professional design tool to create modern, standards-based sites which deliver superior quality on the Web.
- Microsoft Expression Blend. Expression Blend is the professional design tool to create engaging, Web-connected, user experiences for Windows.
- Microsoft Expression Design. Expression Design is a professional illustration and graphic design tool that lets you build compelling elements for both Web and desktop application user interfaces.
- Microsoft Expression Media. Expression Media is a professional asset management tool to visually catalog and organize all your digital assets for effortless retrieval and presentation.
Benefits
Introducing Microsoft Expression, a suite of tools for creative designers that gives you the freedom to bring your vision to reality and boosts developer collaboration in the delivery of rich user experiences for the Web, Windows Vista applications and beyond.
Features
The professional Web design tool. Build your website your way!
Microsoft Expression Web gives you all the powerful tools you'll need to produce high-quality, standards-based web sites the way you want them. Expression Web is a professional design tool to create modern, standards-based sites which deliver superior quality on the Web.
The professional Interactive design tool. Design ultimate experiences!
Microsoft Expression Blend is the key to a new era in creating superior web-connected experiences that leverage the full power of the desktop. Expression Blend is the professional design tool to create engaging web-connected experiences for Windows.
The professional Graphic design tool. Design a Lasting Impression!
Microsoft Expression Design is the perfect solution when drawing vector artwork for use with Expression Blend, and opens the door to new collaborative and creative possibilities. Expression Design is a professional illustration and graphic design tool that lets you build compelling elements for both Web and desktop application user interfaces.
The professional Asset Management tool. Assets at your fingertips!
Microsoft Expression Media allows you to quickly and easily import, organize, search, annotate, repurpose and archive all of your digital files. Expression Media is a professional asset management tool to visually catalog and organize all your digital assets for effortless retrieval and presentation.
More information: http://www.microsoft.com/products/expression/en/expression-studio/default.mspx
Requirements
Windows
- One of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista operating system
- Ghz processor with MMX or equivalent
- 1 GB RAM
- 1.5 GB Hard Drive
- Microsoft DirectX 9-capable or DirectX 9.0-capable video card with 256 MB or more of memory. For example, ATI Radeon X300 or NVIDIA GeForce™ 5600 class equivalent or better.
- 1024 x 768 monitor resolution with 24-bit color
- QuickTime 7.1.3
- DVD-ROM drive
Apple Macintosh
- Mac OS X version 10.4 operating system
- PowerPC or Intel Core processor
- 512MB RAM
- 20 MB Hard Drive
- QuickTime 7.1.3
- Monitor set to Millions of Colors
- DVD-ROM Drive
Availability - Estimated Street Date Availability – mid June
* Upgrade to Expression Studio from qualifying Microsoft Expression Web, Microsoft Expression Media and Microsoft Expression Blend customers