D2D1 Rendering Example X is a creative desktop project for Windows that explores overlay and GUI rendering using Direct2D. When you launch the app, a selector overlay appears, letting you choose which visual experience you want to try.
- Selector Overlay:
Start from a simple, clean interface to choose your visual. - Modern Graphics:
All overlays and UIs are designed to look sharp and responsive. - Designed for Experimentation:
Easily switch between visuals and extend the project with your own ideas. - Easy to Expand:
Add new visualizations and pages—no need to redesign the app.
- Clone this repository.
- Open
D2D1 Rendering Example X.slnin Visual Studio. - Build the project (x64, Debug or Release).
- Run the app and select a visual to get started.
- Flyers — An interactive particle demo.
- Organism — A smooth animated gradient.
More visuals can be added by extending the source.
This project is about exploring desktop overlays with a focus on creativity and simplicity.
It aims to show how overlays can be both interactive and beautiful, serving as a foundation for your own experiments or ideas.
This project is released under the MIT License.
Feel free to use it, change it, and share it.
Created by ProjectBoring