Designer shows a look for Windows 10 inspired by Windows 10X
Windows 10X is gorgeous, so one designer decided to see what Windows 10 would look like with some Windows 10X inspiration.
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A designer decided to take some inspiration from Windows 10X to see what Windows 10 would look like with a refresh. The mock-ups take elements from the new Windows 10X and mix them into Windows 10. In addition to focusing on acrylic effects and transparency, the designs bring the new Start Menu from Windows 10X into Windows 10.
#ProjectAcrylicSome new ideas about Acrylic effect, which are inspired from win10X. ;-)@MicrosoftDesign@panos_panay@itsmichaelwest@tomwarren@zacbowden@JenMsft@Clarkezone@boxnwhisker@zeealeidpic.twitter.com/9FP6XpwoZS#ProjectAcrylicSome new ideas about Acrylic effect, which are inspired from win10X. ;-)@MicrosoftDesign@panos_panay@itsmichaelwest@tomwarren@zacbowden@JenMsft@Clarkezone@boxnwhisker@zeealeidpic.twitter.com/9FP6XpwoZS— vGLAD (@vastglad)February 22, 2020February 22, 2020
The designs show off similar effects within the splash screen of the Weather app and within the app itself. vGLAD created a video as well, so you can see the effect in motion.
#ProjectAcrylicOpening animation for Weather.@MicrosoftDesign@panos_panay@itsmichaelwest@tomwarren@zacbowden@JenMsft@Clarkezone@boxnwhisker@zeealeidpic.twitter.com/cg1H9L2tCu#ProjectAcrylicOpening animation for Weather.@MicrosoftDesign@panos_panay@itsmichaelwest@tomwarren@zacbowden@JenMsft@Clarkezone@boxnwhisker@zeealeidpic.twitter.com/cg1H9L2tCu— vGLAD (@vastglad)February 22, 2020February 22, 2020
Blur effects can be very attractive, but with the wrong wallpaper can become distracting. It takes skill to balance the depth of acrylic effects while maintaining an app and operating system’s functionality. What do you think of these designs? Would you like to see these elements make their way to Windows 10? Let us know in the comments below.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
