wow rsparey i really like your ideas. just wounding isn't this all possible to do right now? and cant the skin engine handle different designs? or do things need to be changed in code to do most of the new ideas? and if not will MP II be able to be changed to look really different based on what the designer wants to do?
i know xbmc doesn't have tv but check out the video has some cool design maybe will give u guys some ideas.
YouTube - XBMC (Xbox Media Center) in action