Modern User Interface design and development has been significantly impacted by the features and capabilities of Microsoft XAML. Fortunately the tools team has been active in providing great solutions for harnessing the power of great design with the release of the Microsoft Expression suite. We talk with Christian Schormann from the Microsoft Expression team about music, poetry, and some great design patterns.   MSDN Radio is a weekly Developer talk-show that helps answer your questions about the latest Microsoft news, solutions, and technologies. We dive into the challenges of deciphering today’s technology stack. Visit www.MSDNRadio.com to register for upcoming shows.  Host and Guest: Mike Benkovich, Senior Developer Evangelist, and Christian Schormann, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation Mike Benkovich delivers technical presentations around the U.S. as a developer tools evangelist on the MSDN team at Microsoft. He has worked in a variety of professional roles, including architect, project manager, developer, and technical writer. You’ve seen him at MIX, PDC, and other conferences around the world. Christian's a toolmaker out of passion—the right tools give wings to our imagination. When he's not creating great music he's working at Microsoft on Expression Blend. Last year he introduced us to Sketchflow, we can't wait to see what's next!