After a week from hell, I have been working extremely hard to bring the next generation of my Java UI, known as JBUI (soon to be a part of BalfLaf) My new design language is all about lovely, sharp, and pointed edges, with very few inner borders and a clean look.
This all starts with my new BorderedRoot—the core of the interface. This defines the simple borders, removes the existing chrome, and lays out the shape. It also adds back resizing features.
Next, it's all about the header or titlebar. The title bar is simple and is designed to work with macOS and Windows, switching automatically. It also adds dragging and moving features as well as minimising. It adds handlers for the cross or maximise button being pressed. Unlike other programs such as Microsoft Word, my layout's central heading (the title) should never change. In my JBUI, the glowing text on the left should be the name of the activity taking place (or file name). Finally, the titlebar adds a layout zone on the right-hand side that users can use to add buttons for quick-access activities.
Finally, to complete the whole package, there is a simple footer. Currently, the footer doesn't do much, but I'm looking to expand it.
JBUI is free to download, and you can get it from my website.
