Next up, most USABLE visual style

There is so much to choose from in this category. As well, I would have to say that this is the category that would lend itself to having the most personal opinion for what would want to have on their desktop the majority of time. That being said, I think that Gabriel's G-Pod and Lithium are incredible skins that would work great on a desktop. In fact, they both have been on my desktop pretty much the entire competition since they've appeared. Other notable's (IMO) are Layout by Z71, Luna - HoE, Pirate OS by Alexandrie, and Grift and Dojo by Essorant. Funny thing is that I generally find myself having Tim's skins on my desktop the majority of the time. They just seem to be inviting. And if this competition is about what you would tend to have on your desktop the most, I can't overlook his skins. If I had to do a Gold, Silver, Bronze it would look like this: Gold - Dojo (I like the Grift skin better but blue seems to me more eye-friendly for a long period of time) Silver - Lithium Bronze - Luna HoE Great job to all the contestants!

i will say it again: Opulence and RisingDragon are my favs

LEGACY!

Not because its mine but because it is without a doubt the most usable theme....OpiateWB

FM, this is where I think the skin excells, with soft color scheme and multiple layouts for any user preference, Mac like or no... I have to hand it to FM. Opulence, and Vector cell are dead ringers.

Really hard to say on this one...There are so many good entries... Hmm... FM, Grift, and Blanco. (respectively)

Hve to go for Opulence, Ascension or Vector Cell

Vector Cell, end of discussion. lol

One of the most i will use will be Luna-HoE definitely, but considering for medal i 'd rather give it to FM for both usability & originality. You can now thank God i am not in the judge team.

Thanks for the mention (Opulence & Vector-Cell) guys, appreciated!

I didn't mention any by b0se for a reason. -stamps on competition.

Usuable ? all those which are getting "classical" min, max, close buttons with visible indications on active windows top right sided. All the rest is a question of design and preference testing of the whole skin ...

1. Vector Cell 2. FM 3. Luna HoE

Boxxi,windows-VR

Without a doubt, Boxxi's Stik wb...it has everything you need - is super easy on the eyes - & has one of the most innovative designs! George Rogers Jr.

Opulence and Cardinal Skin both get my vote.

Fenestra Fly OS Niobium Blue Racer No particular order, they are all very usable.

Fly OS by Treetog!

Vector Cell!

I'm sure glad I don't have to judge There are so many awesome skins - kudos to everyone. In no particular order I'd consider these because of their eaze on the eyes and the way they blend into everyday use - perhaps 4 awards should be offered in this category? My favs: Blanco, Rising Dragon, Fly OS, Grift and Pirate OS

FM, Thunderstorm & Opulence. With that said, Airlock is one of the most useable skins in the contest, but does compete in the category ;)(Thank you Mike Bryant for an outstanding job!)

As I stated in my comments for X Tech, I have found that this style, particularly the subskin, is continually becoming my fall-back skin when I need to just relax and not try other stuff. I love this skin. It's comfortable to use, small, unobtrusive, simple, useable, and clean? This is sure a winner on my desktop, so I'd like to think that it would be a winner here.

How about we see some results judges? How long does it really take. LET'S GO! STOP STALLING

seeing as how it's only MONDAY you should chill a little bit. the results will be posted at a later time. the tuesday deadline is when that particular section is closed and the judging begins, not when it ends.

What about most creative winamp skin? It should be judged today aswell??