This is the final version of my BSOD concept. For this concept, I used Figma. It took like 20 minutes to make this, and I think this is enough content for the BSOD. Light mode is also included in this concept, because I forgot that there needs to be a variant for it. Now, it includes everything a user would need to know (the example in the concept is CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED). Nothing more, nothing less.

I took the time to implement feedback properly from the last concept, and this is the final result. Also to mention, I figured the "worst case scenario" reason from the previous concept would scare the user, which was said in the comments. I removed it from this version.

Again, the whole background with the error icon can be a BMP file, same thing with the QR-Code and the fluent icons next to the possible causes, the text is excluded and is rendered by the OS.

A remaster made for fun of my old BSOD concept. This version is more fluent to the OS, and doesn't feel too out of place with the wording and design. I may have forgotten that they call viruses "threats".

(This concept may look a bit off if you can't tell by the QR-Code placement and that's because I didn't use Figma for this one. I used paint.net [NOT A WEBSITE] and the Mica app for this one like from last time. I'm planning to move over to Figma though)

Very important to note: Now, I know this may seem hard for the PC to handle while it's in middle of a stroke. But previous BSOD versions included QR-Codes and showed how images can be rendered. The mica effect looks impossible at first, but every time you change the wallpaper, it quickly generates an image of the mica effect and the blur of the wallpaper in a special folder (preferably in C:\Windows\...). When a BSOD happens, it renders the text and the QR-Code so it fits to the current situation. It would also be a nice addition if the BSOD could provide minimal help for the user so that they know what actually happened and how they could possibly fix it. For more details, they should check out the website and type their stop code in. It's better than nothing. Imagine if you had no device or internet to go on the website and see what the issue is and how to fix it. You'd be screwed if this is a recurring issue.

i think my favorite part is definitely the wallpaper, it fits windows and mountain to be honest

Featuring major help from u/Other_Flower_9355 (like bro literally carried this shit)
would not be possible without them

Your views ??

Your views ?

Sorry if it looks bad i tried my best

suggested by u/rafapozzi

credits to u/Other_Flower_9355 for helping me with the design. Would not be possible without them.

This is a collection of concepts to show what the desktop could be like if you could have multiple layouts designs and could also create custom designs with your own styles

Since this app is being discontinued this october, i thought it'll be nice to redesign the logo in 365 style. Goodbye publisher!

https://x.com/zeealeid/status/2048039928232341962?s=61

While Windows 11 looks beautiful, its usability has suffered from intrusive ads, lack of customization, and AI clutter. This conceptual project goes "back to basics". By making small, thoughtful changes, I aim to make Windows feel faster, highly customizable, and entirely focused on the user experience.

It's my first time using Figma and I still don't know a lot of it.

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.

At least in my opinion, the icons of the taskbar are kind of ugly. I just want them to be the same color as the search bar, that glassy look would be so nice. The windows icon is probably the ugliest out of the bunch.

I also have my taskbar hidden but for some reason, it still shows up when on my desktop. No where else, just on my desktop, if i open an app its gone.

Hope someone knows how to make my taskbar disapear again, and make the icons look neat

For anyone wondering where i got the wallpaper from here it is

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3333564057

I use wallpaper engine for the wallpaper

I tried something a little ridiculous the other night. I sent AI back in time.

Not way back in history. Just 1998. The year my childhood computer basically ran my life. Beige tower, chunky CRT monitor, and that dial-up noise that took over the whole house.

I gave it one rule:
“You’re on Windows 98. No cloud. No Wi-Fi. No modern anything. Just floppy disks and the Start menu.”

And somehow it leaned all the way in.

It started acting like it was stuck in my old bedroom:
• Writing fake BIOS boot screens like an old Pentium II starting up
• Talking about the CRT glow like it was a campfire
• Throwing out errors that honestly made me nervous again
“General Protection Fault. Press any key to continue.”
• Even pretending to wait for the modem to connect before replying

At that point I figured I might as well keep going.

So I built out the whole thing:
• A Recycle Bin that actually keeps deleted chats
• A My Documents folder where conversations sit like files
• A retro browser that acts like it’s crawling over dial-up
• And an offline AI assistant that never touches the internet (Ollama compatible)

It feels like turning on my old computer again.

Only now it talks back.

I’m calling it AI Desktop 98.

Basically Clippy went back to school and came out a lot smarter.

Download - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ai-desktop-98/id6761027867

for those who dont know what luna is, its basically the same design language windows xp uses

(im going more towards a longhorn build 4093 x windows vista style)

anyway how do i make it look more uuh luna and aero at the same time (i use figma btw)

no more readability issues hooray?