Success Story: Software

Role: Software product design

Supplier locations: United States

Client: Microsoft Corporation software products and website properties

For over 15 years, Carol Tanner contributed to software design and hardware product launches for Microsoft as an employee, supplier, and contract vendor. Projects included interface designs for Microsoft Windows and Vista, website design for Xbox and MSN, and product package design for Xbox.

Carol Tanner has had a hand in the initial design and improvement of interfaces used by millions of IT professionals and consumers worldwide. As an employee, Carol managed design and content talent internally, as well as outsourced talent located throughout the US, India and China. Products are developed for consumers in 35+ countries, requiring translation of languages in the software and website interfaces, and on product packaging materials. Carol's background in global trade makes her a natural team member for designing products shipping to markets around the world.