How long have industrial designers worked at Microsoft Hardware?
Fry: The first industrial designer at Microsoft Hardware started more than a decade ago, and created Microsoft Mouse 2.0, an entirely new mouse concept based on ergonomics. Unlike others, this mouse was comfortable in either hand and encouraged a neutral hand position to reduce wrist and forearm strain. Since then, our design team has expanded to one of the largest in the industry, with seven industrial designers specifically focused on developing mice and keyboards with exceptional performance, comfort and style. PressPass: What steps does your design team take in creating the mice and keyboards? Fry: Our process is actually unique, since we work so closely with Microsoft software and hardware engineers, as well as in-house ergonomists. Additionally, we are involved in product development from the beginning to end, making sure the products deliver the highest level of style and comfort for consumers. We always begin by researching how consumers work and live, to see how we can help ma
