Tungdo did something interesting.
http://devpress.com/dp-dashboard-chronicles-love-and-hate/.
But I’m not interested. It was like building bbpress theme, or buddypress theme.
I think it’s something wp core need to do. If wp.com use wp.org to steal post format from tumblr. They should do it again for better admin UI. (And they are doing it right now)
However admin theme plugin (alpha) by Justin is awesome. (Didn’t know it was so simple)
http://justintadlock.com/archives/2013/02/06/move-over-ui-team.
Hey David. Thanks for featuring my plugin. There are pros and cons to the difference between Justin’s and my method. The next version of the plugin come with several experimental themes and will allow you to install your own theme too.
DevPress Dashboard is amazing concept. I can’t wait for the next release.