I've written a good encryption program for text messages. Now I'd really like to make it great with a "spy or military" style interface.

I really like the look of the user interface for Command and Conquer. If anyone has seen that game and could recommend how I could get that "look and feel" using VB then, that would be fantastic.

Also, if anyone has any book recommendations, I'd love to hear those too. I'd be happy share some screen shots or maybe even code after this is done in return for helping me out.

Thanks everyone!