I designed the Windows 10 File Explorer around the look of Microsoft Edge and the Groove Music app, as I believe that these two apps best define how Microsoft really wants Windows 10 Apps to look like.

 

First off, the whole design is based on the Windows 10 App style, completely getting rid of the ribbon that is left over from Windows 7. This redesign allows for a much simpler interface, hiding most of the less used options behind the triple dot menu icon such as in the Edge browser, with share settings nested behind the Windows share icon.

 

The side bar is mostly unchanged, but the icons and text are slightly bigger in order for easier use. Also, the 'Quick Access' section of the side bar has been moved to the top menu bar just underneath the address bar. This change makes the 'Quick Access' section more like a traditional Bookmark Bar that web browser have today. A solid line divides what is 'bookmarked' and frequently used folders.

 

Tabbed browsing is also added to this redesign. This design is also taken right from Microsoft Edge, being positioned on the top bar with the minimize, expand, and close buttons.