A nostalgic web-based operating system inspired by the Frutiger Aero and Windows 7 design language. Built with React and Vite, this project aims to capture the glassy, glossy, and optimistic aesthetic of the late 2000s.
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I built Frutiger OS to bring high-fidelity Aero Glass, authentic system sounds, and 2009-era nostalgia to the browser.
I wanted to see if I could bring that Windows 7 “liquid glass” vibe back to life using React and Vite. Most modern design is so flat, but Frutiger Aero was all about depth. I nailed the glass look using heavy backdrop-filter blur and some tricky ::after reflections to make the window edges feel like they’re actually catching the light.
An OS is only as good as its apps, so I rebuilt the classics to be as tactile as possible. The Media Player has that glossy WMP 12 skin, and the Calculator and Notepad are 1:1 recreations of the 2009 versions to keep the immersion high.
The coolest part was linking the software to the “hardware.” I built a Samsung “Touch of Color” monitor frame that actually controls the experience. If you hit the physical power button, it kicks off a multi stage boot sequence logo glow and all while the shutdown sequence has that authentic, nostalgic fade to black.
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