Since its release, Windows 8 has been met with--well, let's just say mixed reviews. Certainly, Microsoft's latest operating system took great strides in meeting the ever-growing demand for touch screen systems, but there's plenty of criticism when it comes to certain aspects of the interface.
Jerry Jäppinen, a Finnish designer with a specialization in creating conceptual interfaces, has dreamed up and posted his vision for Windows 9. The post not only includes an interactive demonstration of Jäppinen's ideas, but a breakdown of the thought process at work behind it.
"Manual window management is awful. Windows 8 ditched windows in favor of fullscreen apps. Traditional desktop window paradigms are powerful but obsolete," says Jäppinen. "The new design stays true to the Windows design principles, but also shows maturity and focus."
The result is a Windows interface taking cues from both touch devices and traditional cursor-based desktops. Apps and windows live on a scrollable wheel that feels natural to flick with a touchpad or mouse, and an app launch bar at the bottom of the screen is strikingly similar to Mac OS X.
Will Microsoft take a shine to Jäppinen's concept for a future Windows interface? Well, that's not clear--but it couldn't hurt.
Matt Clark is a freelance writer covering the world of videogames, tech, and popular culture. Follow him on Twitter @ClarkMatt and MyIGN at Matt_Clark.
Source : ign[dot]com
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