This exploration will aim to modernize the look and feel of the Welcome page while also improving the layout for new and current users. Items we're looking to explore:

• Add "privacy" section to page for better visibility
• Add "recently update" section for app and extension updates
• Add underline for text links on hover (consistency)

Related issues

• Ability to remove recent item [WelcomeUX] Request: Option to remove directory from "Recent" section if it doesn't exist #22489
• Ability to pin projects Feature Request Add favorites #63057
• Don't open browser on first launch without user's action VSCode should not open browser on first start without user's say-so #14934
• Revisit "Interface Overview" page [WelcomeUX] Revisit "Interface overview" #19491

Current Design

Research

Our research shows that new users install language & keyboard shortcut extensions the most, while current users go to recent projects or open folders. Below is a visualization of the top actions.

Top actions for new users

Top actions for current users

I will be updating this issue with explorations as they're developed.