🚀 Devlog #6: Reworking the First Impression

“The first thing users see is the boot screen and login screen.”

After testing ARESOS and reviewing feedback, I spent time improving the startup experience of the operating system.

One major issue was that some parts of the interface felt too similar to common AI-generated dashboard designs. The goal was to move toward a cleaner and more believable operating system experience.

Changes made:

• Redesigned the ARESOS boot screen
• Created a custom animated ARES logo
• Improved boot sequence and startup flow
• Simplified boot messages and visual hierarchy
• Redesigned the login screen layout
• Improved typography, spacing, and consistency
• Removed unnecessary futuristic UI elements
• Strengthened the overall ARESOS visual identity

One challenge was getting the logo animation right. Early versions looked incomplete during startup and made the logo difficult to recognize. Several iterations were needed before the animation felt natural and readable.

The login screen also went through multiple revisions to balance branding and usability. The final design keeps the logo as the primary focus while making authentication simple and distraction-free.

This update doesn’t add new functionality, but it significantly improves the first impression and overall experience of using ARESOS.