Microsoft Expression Design 4 (Free Version) Available for Download

Expression Design 4 is now available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. Expression Design is a tool for creative professionals and developers who want to build graphics for application user interfaces, the web, or any other medium.

The convenience and ease of editing vector graphics in Expression Design can be a cornerstone of your Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Microsoft Silverlight, and web images. Whether you're a veteran professional illustrator, a designer building a dazzling website, or a budding artist eagerly experimenting with various styles and techniques, you will find Expression Design an indispensable tool for your creative tasks.

Note: This free version of Expression Design is not eligible for Microsoft technical support and is community support. For more information, visit the Expression Community site.

Download Expression Design 4 (Free version)
Expression Design 4 is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36180

Note: No new versions will be developed.

System requirements

• Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Hardware requirements:

• PC with 1 GHz or faster processor
• 1 GB of RAM or more
• 2 GB or more of available hard-disk space

Software requirements:

• .NET Framework 4.0
• Silverlight 4.0
• Support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 graphics with Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) Driver, 128 MB of graphics RAM or more, Pixel Shader 3.0 in hardware, 32-bits per pixel
• DVD compatible drive
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor with 24-bit color
• Internet functionality requires Internet access (additional fees may apply)
• Some product features require FireFox 3.0 or later, Internet Explorer 8

Source:
Microsoft Expression site