I love the idea of Aero-Windows 8, always wanted to create it.

I decided to recreate the original wallpaper from scratch in vector. All that's left is to figure out how to make the rays inside the logo as vector (they are currently made as an image) and then i will upload the PSD file, but I'm not sure where to share it. I'm thinking GitHub might be an option.

Tools used: Photoshop 2019

Update: I've finished setting up the repository and uploaded all the psd files, as well as 2K, 4K, and logoless png versions for convenience – github.com/maxik34/Project_7

I’ve been playing around with an idea for what the next version of Windows could look like.

It brings back the old “Aero Glass” style from Windows Vista, but updated to feel more modern. Tried to follow Fitt's law. I hate the idea of everything feeling flat, so here is what I have with Gemini's help.

I also tried to make better use of space. Things like the clock, network, and system settings are moved to a simple bar at the top, so they’re always there but not in the way. Then the bottom dock is just for the apps.

The goal is pretty simple: keep things looking nice and a bit nostalgic, but still practical and efficient to use every day.

Curious what you all think about this kind of setup.

If Windows Marketplace in 2007 was a proper native storefront (in the likes of the Games for Windows LIVE Marketplace and later the current Microsoft Store)

Alternatively: yet another Windows 2001 concept, designed fully in Paint.NET. This is an alternate timeline where Microsoft decided to stick closer to the goal of a small iteration upon Windows 2000 for consumer use, throwing in some concepts they'd later explore in Longhorn/Vista like the sidebar and start menu redesign. I might expand on this concept in the future by showing off stuff like Windows Explorer.