Looking for Opinions on a New Skin Idea
Comments appreciated...
Saturday, August 19, 2017 by LightStar | Discussion: OS Customization
Thinking of doing a somewhat "Modern" skin here. As an example this is one I was commissioned to do several years ago called Flaty. It was never released and won't ever be, but I was thinking of doing a somewhat modern flat skin for public release. Do you think I should do one or not? I would really appreciate your comments. 
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Reply #2 Saturday, August 19, 2017 9:28 AM
Do see requests for that type of thing from time to time. I like the grey, but it might be good to do it in a color that would color-shift well for a little more flexibility - not a lot of "Flats" around (and probably won't be) .
Reply #5 Saturday, August 19, 2017 9:59 AM
I’m generally not fond of the flat trend, but these themes are really popular. You see them for Windows on Deviantart and for Linux too. I was thinking the other day that it’s strange there aren’t more flat skins on Wincustomize.
If you did this skin several years ago then you were ahead of the curve. This one looks really good. I definitely think you should make something similar, because this is a type of skin that is missing from Wincustomize (as far as I can tell).
It looks great as is and those who like a little bit of transparency can play with the settings in WindowBlinds. Go for it!
This looks cleaner than the original MS Windows 8/10 themes.
I like the grey, but it might be good to do it in a color that would color-shift well for a little more flexibility
Great idea!
Reply #7 Saturday, August 19, 2017 10:54 AM
Yes. How about something that you could colorize. That way your not stuck with one color. I do like the blue on the mouse over in the start menu.
I think anotherside summed it up.
I really like those icons too.
Reply #8 Saturday, August 19, 2017 11:23 AM
It looks good. Colors match nicely but flat...I'm kinda spoiled. I like the depth and substance of WB's
Reply #10 Saturday, August 19, 2017 1:02 PM
I thought that skin looked familiar. Tom I don't know who you commissioned the skin to, but 3 different people on DeviantArt have this up for download.
Reply #11 Saturday, August 19, 2017 1:56 PM
Moze Def. I'm getting accustomed to the flat Win10 look, but it's color limitations are annoying, so a skin such as that which could be colorized would definitely interest me.
Just an aside - I've noticed a tendency in many apps which have adopted the 'flat' style to have clickable elements that almost disappear into the background when in the inactive or 'not checked/not selected' state, in particular check boxes. Would avoid that.
So, what are you waiting for?
Reply #12 Saturday, August 19, 2017 2:05 PM
I thought that skin looked familiar. Tom I don't know who you commissioned the skin to, but 3 different people on DeviantArt have this up for download.
Yes, I know that. I had to get permission from the original author (sg2142) (Tornado) to port it to Windowblinds for the person who commissioned it. It is not available for Windowblinds anywhere that I am aware of.
Reply #13 Saturday, August 19, 2017 2:06 PM
I don't like flat skins, but some do. It's worth doing, IMHO.
Reply #14 Saturday, August 19, 2017 2:06 PM
Moze Def. I'm getting accustomed to the flat Win10 look, but it's color limitations are annoying, so a skin such as that which could be colorized would definitely interest me.
Just an aside - I've noticed a tendency in many apps which have adopted the 'flat' style to have clickable elements that almost disappear into the background when in the inactive or 'not checked/not selected' state, in particular check boxes. Would avoid that.
So, what are you waiting for?
Looks like I will be considering it ... no guarantees though.
Reply #15 Saturday, August 19, 2017 2:19 PM
Hi Lightstar,
Nice looking WB. Would certainly use it.
My only suggestion would be position of the window buttons (min, max, close). Maybe slightly lower and further to the right. Maybe more Mac-like in terms of relative position with the window frame. But that's just my opinion.
Also, a completely black and white version would be cool as well (not just desaturated). Or maybe another single or dual color version?
Regardless, awesome job as usual!
Reply #16 Saturday, August 19, 2017 2:37 PM
Hi Lightstar,
Nice looking WB. Would certainly use it.
My only suggestion would be position of the window buttons (min, max, close). Maybe slightly lower and further to the right. Maybe more Mac-like in terms of relative position with the window frame. But that's just my opinion.
Also, a completely black and white version would be cool as well (not just desaturated). Or maybe another single or dual color version?
Regardless, awesome job as usual!
Yep, I agree on the titlebar buttons, but that is what the person at the time wanted, to the pixel!
Reply #17 Saturday, August 19, 2017 10:35 PM
Thinking of doing a somewhat "Modern" skin here. As an example this is one I was commissioned to do several years ago called Flaty. It was never released and won't ever be, but I was thinking of doing a somewhat modern flat skin for public release. Do you think I should do one or not? I would really appreciate your comments.
I love this. If you are not releasing it I still want a copy please 
Reply #18 Saturday, August 19, 2017 11:14 PM
Sorry AbKu, it cannot be released, but i am working on a new flat design called Moderna that will have 5 different colored sub-styles.
Reply #19 Sunday, August 20, 2017 4:53 AM
nice skin , i like the green color and dark grey, really calm and cool
Reply #20 Sunday, August 20, 2017 1:55 PM
Here are some colors I have chosen, let me know what you think are the best.
The skin will be named Moderna.
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Reply #1 Saturday, August 19, 2017 8:46 AM
I like that.