Windows 8 Mock-ups

[JTaylor69]

Hey there

I just made some mock-ups of what it may look like.

Theme is of course Metro UI.

I've kept them both simple.

Things to consider:

- If you're wondering where taskbar notifcations are, they are under the arrow.

- The white lines next to the app icon means that its the active app.

- No glassy effects are included

Pictures used (credits):

IE9 - http://livesino.net/archives/2587.live

MetroTwit - http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100327/metrotwit-metro-inspired-window-twitter-client-wip/ | App Icon: www.metrotwit.com

Background - Windows 7 wallpaper of course

Here are the pictures

Style 1: Black theme, with IE9 app

Style 2: Blue theme, with MetroTwit app

Feedback welcome!

Although, just to state, these are unofficial, and so thus meaning that they will not represent the real UI in any way and Microsoft may have a completely different idea.

Thank you

Jordan

[Orange Battery]

I'm sorry but it will only look like this if they have been told to design a UI only using Paint. We don't know what the next version will look like.. it definitely wont look like that and discussion is completely pointless as no amount of amazing ideas or feedback on your submission will change the future design of the real thing.

[Green_Eye]

pwnt. lol.

[AgentGray]

Actually isn't that bad, and fits the Metro-theme that Microsoft's been moving in the direction of lately imho. Not likely the way 8'll go, but interesting take.

[hdood]

Actually isn't that bad, and fits the Metro-theme that Microsoft's been moving in the direction of lately imho. Not likely the way 8'll go, but interesting take.

As someone who has spent more than a few hours under Bill Gates' desk in years past, I've got the scoop from my inside sources on what kind of design they're toying with for Windows 8, and you're right, it's Metro tO tHe mAX:

(Please, no private messages, I'm not able to provide anyone with leaks.)

[JTaylor69]

As someone who has spent more than a few hours under Bill Gates' desk in years past, I've got the scoop from my inside sources on what kind of design they're toying with for Windows 8, and you're right, it's Metro tO tHe mAX:

(Please, no private messages, I'm not able to provide anyone with leaks.)

LOL :)

[Motoko.]

I like it

[.Markus]

Different. Most probably not something Microsoft will utilize themselves, however interesting concept nonetheless! (Y)

[soumyasch]

Edit: Sorry, wrong thread.

[+jamesyfx Subscriber²]

They're not gonna drop Aero Glass, that's for sure.

[Inklin]

^^ Agreed... it would be a step backwards to remove glass now... yes they can add elements of Metro but removing glass from windows and the super bar would make it look really bad and I would not use it.

[david]

I want something new!! Make Aero Glass a classic UI.

[agreenbhm]

As someone who has spent more than a few hours under Bill Gates' desk in years past

I hope he gave you more than just those crappy photos for blowing him... :p

[+Anarkii Subscriber²]

I think Windows 8 would have a bit more going on then in them mockups. A nice try, but I cant see M$ going that far out.

I think elements from 'Copenhagen' will make it into Windows 8 UI wise actually. Not all of course, the Start Bar will remain Windows 7 like. People are too used to it, to change it would be too drastic of a change.

[hdood]

I predict that not a single thing in that guy's mockup will be in Windows 8. Okay, it'll probably have wallpaper. It really doesn't look that good and parts of it just confusing. I don't know why people think it's so amazing. I guess it's partly the slick presentation and music.

[somethingelse]

I can't help but like aero, MS should change how the UI works though (i.e.not just skinning on top of classic)

and more customizable.

I want to be able to change the colours of buttons, scrollbars etc without custom msstyles or windowblinds.

[Phenom II]

All windows like the gadget window option would be sweet

[Apex.]

I rather like Metro. It could work on a desktop if planned correctly. Especially if touch enabled screens take off.

[RvXtm]

I think Windows 8 would have a bit more going on then in them mockups. A nice try, but I cant see M$ going that far out.

I think elements from 'Copenhagen' will make it into Windows 8 UI wise actually. Not all of course, the Start Bar will remain Windows 7 like. People are too used to it, to change it would be too drastic of a change.

That concept looks damn ugly, it has some nice ideas for human-machine interaction, but looks worse then vista beta 1...

[tablet_user]

Hey there

I just made some mock-ups of what it may look like.

Theme is of course Metro UI.

I've kept them both simple.

Things to consider:

- If you're wondering where taskbar notifcations are, they are under the arrow.

- The white lines next to the app icon means that its the active app.

- No glassy effects are included

Pictures used (credits):

IE9 - http://livesino.net/archives/2587.live

MetroTwit - http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100327/metrotwit-metro-inspired-window-twitter-client-wip/ | App Icon: www.metrotwit.com

Background - Windows 7 wallpaper of course

Here are the pictures

Style 1: Black theme, with IE9 app

Style 2: Blue theme, with MetroTwit app

Feedback welcome!

Although, just to state, these are unofficial, and so thus meaning that they will not represent the real UI in any way and Microsoft may have a completely different idea.

Thank you

Jordan

God i hope so.

[.bin]

I get bombed with a wannabe Malware javascript when visiting your screenshot's host.

Attack address is; www1.softhelper10.com/?p=*snip*

[Dc'1]

It would be really awesome if MS made a completely different look. I guess there isn't much you can do to an OS or they wouldn't have the same basic idea for layouts. Still, would be cool :p

[Calum Veteran]

It would be really awesome if MS made a completely different look. I guess there isn't much you can do to an OS or they wouldn't have the same basic idea for layouts. Still, would be cool :p

If you mean a completely new look which hasn't been seen in any application, I disagree. It appears Microsoft are implementing the Metro design into a lot of software, including the Windows Phone 7 software, so seeing as their main mobile operating system is going to have the Metro interface, I think it makes sense that the desktop one also does.

[Phenom II]

I think it will look like this

[TCA]

i hope it doesn't look like those hideous mock ups.