Designer shows a look for Windows 10 inspired by Windows 10X

Windows 10x Acrylic Concept (Image credit: vGLAD)

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A designer created a concept of what Windows 10 would look like when utilizing some design elements of Windows 10X.
The mock-ups show the Windows 10X Start Menu within Windows 10.
The designs also show an app splash screen with acrylic effects.

#ProjectAcrylic Some new ideas about Acrylic effect, which are inspired from win10X. ;-) @MicrosoftDesign @panos_panay @itsmichaelwest @tomwarren @zacbowden @JenMsft @Clarkezone @boxnwhisker @zeealeid pic.twitter.com/9FP6XpwoZS #ProjectAcrylic Some new ideas about Acrylic effect, which are inspired from win10X. ;-) @MicrosoftDesign @panos_panay @itsmichaelwest @tomwarren @zacbowden @JenMsft @Clarkezone @boxnwhisker @zeealeid pic.twitter.com/9FP6XpwoZS— vGLAD (@vastglad) February 22, 2020 February 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.

#ProjectAcrylic Opening animation for Weather. @MicrosoftDesign @panos_panay @itsmichaelwest @tomwarren @zacbowden @JenMsft @Clarkezone @boxnwhisker @zeealeid pic.twitter.com/cg1H9L2tCu #ProjectAcrylic Opening animation for Weather. @MicrosoftDesign @panos_panay @itsmichaelwest @tomwarren @zacbowden @JenMsft @Clarkezone @boxnwhisker @zeealeid pic.twitter.com/cg1H9L2tCu— vGLAD (@vastglad) February 22, 2020 February 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 930, 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_.