I Designed My FIRST Linux UI from Scratch

Learn for Free on Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/Juxtopposed and get 20% off your annual Premium subscription! --- In this video, I'm exploring my first Linux setup (EndeavourOS) while theming KDE Plasma 6. Hope you enjoy! Get KDE: https://kde.org/distributions/ Get EndeavourOS: https://endeavouros.com Get My Theme: https://github.com/juxtopposed/Mystical-Blue-Theme No Man's Sky Kvantum Theme: https://www.pling.com/p/1398154/ Awesome Floppy: https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/de0m3v/awesome_floppy/ Icons: https://store.kde.org/p/2303161 rofi: https://github.com/davatorium/rofi Krohnkite: https://github.com/esjeon/krohnkite Better Blur: https://github.com/taj-ny/kwin-effects-forceblur Example Linux designs: https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1m92cgb/sway_switched_from_arch_to_void_only_thing_i_am/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1mk4eq2/kde_dracula_everywhere/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1mz5m75/kde_worst_rice_ever/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1meyk7i/kde_no_waifu_ricing/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1lpltdf/gnome_i_use_arch_btw/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1kgghn9/hyprland_so_i_wiped_my_drive_and_installed_arch/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1fknhp2/hyprland_first_time_using_actual_arch_instead_of/ https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/1jadn0l/kde_moved_from_arch_hyprland_to_artix/

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0:00 Embarking on a journey to craft the ultimate personalized Linux desktop!
0:20 Choosing EndeavourOS and KDE Plasma: The perfect canvas for customization.
1:14 Crafting the perfect panel: From sleek macOS style to efficient Windows layouts.
2:14 The deep dive into color: Forging a unique custom blue aesthetic.
6:17 The "Aha!" moment: Unlocking the secret to a stunning progressive blur.
7:39 Mastering multitasking with dynamic window tiling.
9:29 Elevating aesthetics: The magic of transparent and blurry windows.
10:08 Achieving true harmony: Customizing all apps with Kvantum for a unified look.
12:07 Supercharging productivity: Unveiling KRunner, Linux's powerful search.
13:40 A pleasant surprise: Exploring the fantastic world of Linux gaming.

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0:00 My exciting journey to create a personalized Linux desktop begins!
0:20 Research leads to EndeavourOS and the super customizable KDE Plasma
0:36 Installing the OS: first on VM, then the "beloved potato" laptop
0:50 Bluetooth fixed, essential apps installed; the customization journey truly starts
1:14 Exploring panel options: from Windows-like to macOS-inspired layouts
1:48 Diving into style: changing wallpaper and browsing global themes
2:14 The exciting quest to create a perfect custom blue color scheme
2:43 Searching for monochrome icons, almost making my own (phew!)
3:08 Finding the ideal monospace font: JetBrains Mono just feels right
3:30 Attempting to perfect the panel, searching for that elusive progressive blur
4:04 Tackling panel design directly in Inkscape: a true test of patience
4:56 Unlocking the secrets of SVG editing with amazing KDE documentation
5:40 Applying the custom Plasma style; it's almost there, but not quite
6:17 Eureka! A clever trick to achieve the fake progressive blur effect
7:39 Implementing dynamic window tiling for multitasking mastery
8:20 Deciding to keep window decorations, but making them sleek and custom
9:29 Achieving transparent and blurry windows for a modern, clean look
10:08 Customizing apps with Kvantum; making everything match the theme
12:07 Discovering KRunner, Linux's answer to macOS Spotlight search
12:44 Swapping the old app menu for a new, cleaner power menu
13:13 Custom stickers and a Cava music visualizer for extra flair
13:40 Checking out the surprisingly good Linux gaming situation

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