Chris Andriessen is a Netherlands-based graphic designer with seven years of hands-on experience marrying visual design with practical software customization. Self-taught in tech, he has contributed significant front-end and full-stack work to open-source projects that customize the Windows taskbar—implementing UI controls, animations, and direct Windows API manipulation to alter appearance and behavior. Comfortable bridging design and engineering, he brings a pragmatic eye for user-facing details and low-level system tweaks that most designers don't touch. Based in Amsterdam, Chris combines signmaking and visual craft with a genuine passion for tooling and customization, making him a versatile collaborator for UI-focused and desktop customization projects.
6 years of coding experience
A1, logistiek, A1 expeditie - scheepvaart, A1, logistiek, A1 expeditie - scheepvaart at Karel de Grote Hoge School Antwerpen
An application written in C++ to modify the Windows 11 Taskbar.
Role in this project:
Full-stack Developer
Contributions:5 releases, 153 commits, 7 PRs in 1 year 3 months
Contributions summary:Chris appears to be a full-stack developer focused on modifying the Windows 11 taskbar. Their contributions involve directly manipulating the taskbar's appearance and functionality by interacting with Windows API calls. The code changes implement features like corner radius modification and potentially moving or modifying the position of elements within the taskbar, showcasing a deep understanding of the Windows operating system and API. These changes are likely aimed at providing customization options for users.
Center Windows taskbar icons with a variety of animations and options.
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Contributions:55 releases, 769 commits, 19 PRs in 3 years 4 months
Contributions summary:Chris primarily added and modified files related to the user interface of the application. These changes include the addition of UI elements like buttons, checkboxes, and panels, along with the implementation of animation features, as seen in the Form1.Designer.vb file. Further contributions involved the development of a taskbar style selection system and integration with the configurator.
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