Venom - WIP

XP, Vista and Win 7

Published on March 22, 2010 By vStyler In WinCustomize Talk

k, so the concept was to get as far away from the last theme I did as possible and still be able to skin Win 7 completely and correctly.

I also wanted to make a red and black theme that took advantage of the dramatic contrasts that this color combo can achieve.

Devilish, menacing, provokative, I dunno.. thats what is running through my head as I throw this PS mockup together.

I suppose I will be doing a light and dark windows version as I dont see anyway around it...

...so this one may take a while to complete but here it is in it early.. fluid stage.

Oh and I may just keep the small branding text... cos I know would approve

will post updates as they are formulated.

Comments (Page 4)

vStyler

on Mar 23, 2010

John, I want to do a DX theme, weather, and maybe some docks for this, if you want. This is sweet!

Sure thing Jim, I'll sort you out a PSD once i get things finalized.

Mirsguy

on Mar 23, 2010

So, debate aside...

How's it coming? This is really looking sa-weeet!

vStyler

on Mar 23, 2010

How's it coming?

Just started, hopefully will try and get XP blind started tommorrow, see how it looks as an actual skin.. and go from there.

I've found myself doing increasingly more in mockup work before I start cutting it up, good thing is, I think im getting better results and more productivity.

Thanks Brian.. and everyone else too.

Mirsguy

on Mar 24, 2010

I've found myself doing increasingly more in mockup work before I start cutting it up

Same here...

Thanks Brian.. and everyone else too.

willistuder

on Mar 24, 2010

I wouldn't call the Start menu conservative. I don't recall seeing another one like it. It's very distinct in style. The lighting is interesting, too.

Doronila1

on Mar 24, 2010

Epic... Thats all

Mauro7

on Mar 24, 2010

The most awaited skin of all times

SpeciaLKey

on Mar 24, 2010

yeah it is! especially myself!

I.R. Brainiac

on Mar 24, 2010

I think side titlebar buttons were lost when Vista and perpixel frames came along...due to the way maxxed windows behave...no side frame visible.

Sure,you could realign them to top but only if the button design allowed for switching from vertical to horizontal.

Thats all moot points...as top positioning is all thats possible on perpixel frames.Wow Jafo...how long has it been since you opened skinstudio?(or seen a blind with buttons anywhere but top)

I.R. Brainiac

on Mar 24, 2010

V and I argue and discuss every nook and cranny of skinning frequently.He has very valid reasons for the decisions he makes.(he just told you what they were)

So I'll just say this...in or out of the box,his attention to detail technically and graphically is unsurpassed.

skibadee

on Mar 24, 2010

looking good vStyler.

Mirsguy

on Mar 24, 2010

Devilish, menacing, provokative,

...sinister.

sydneysiders

on Mar 24, 2010

So I'll just say this...in or out of the box,his attention to detail technically and graphically is unsurpassed.

nice.... especially coming from your calibre..

now....where's my blind....

vStyler

on Mar 25, 2010

now....where's my blind....

Workin on it! , i am human this ones gonna take a bit longer than last couple, being more complex and textured.

stay tuned

Mauro7

on Mar 25, 2010

Take your time John as this is going to be more than a masterpiece.

Just one correction though - your NOT human!

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