Independent designers often come up with innovative and exciting user interfaces for computer operating-systems, and here is another one which I would definitely want Microsoft to look into for there upcoming Windows 8 operating-system, This project was originally intended for the Microsoft Next Gen Computer competition in 2008 (see details after the jump).

Designers Description :

This project has no association with Microsoft. The project was originally intended for the Microsoft Next Gen Computer competition in 2008. Hence I also looked at the project from a branding perspective and how a product like this might become Microsoft's key arm along with Surface etc.

| Location-based operating system
| Multiple widget desktops designed around a location or activity ie Kitchen, Office, Car
| Automatically switches between desktops with GPS and wi-fi mapping
| Simplified Collections menu allows browsing via function rather than application

Designed for Stream adaptive computer system: behance.net/Gallery/Stream/191676

Note: This interface was designed before iPhone 3.0, Palm Pre, Android etc, making the ideas original at the time :)