Material Shell - An Intuitive Workflow for Linux Desktop Navigation

Explore a revolutionary Linux desktop interface in this conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 2023. Learn about Material Shell, which leverages human spatial cognition to enhance digital navigation and organization. Discover how it utilizes spatial memory and mental mapping to create an intuitive two-dimensional application organization system. Examine the unique persistence feature that automatically saves layouts and configurations, ensuring your custom setup remains after reboots. Experience effortless navigation through a personalized environment using intuitive directional inputs inspired by gaming. Delve into the Material Design Interface, which combines aesthetics with functionality for easy navigation via mouse or touchscreen. Gain insights into the development process of a Gnome Shell extension and discuss the future prospects of Material Shell.