The Playground

Playground bridges the gap between model curiosity and implementation, giving users a first-party place to explore MAI’s latest models, test their capabilities, and see their value in action. From multimodal experimentation to a seamless path to Azure Foundry, Playground turns exploration into deployment.

Date
Summer 2026
Agency
Microsoft in-house
Role
Design Director
Designer
Alex Kim

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Playground image generation — before redesign

before

Playground image generation — after redesign

after

Generate high quality images from text prompts
Chatter — voice experience
How can I help you today? — prompt experience

Working in tandem with a dedicated product designer, I drafted key screens to inform the visual design and user experience, while the product designer fleshed out the full ux.

Playground desktop and mobile screens, light theme
Playground desktop and mobile screens, dark theme