Microsoft is introducing a new app for Windows Phone 8.1 Lumia devices today, one that lets users tailor their home screens and lock screens with a personalized "parallax" effect.

Parallax design has been creeping further into Web and app design in recent times, helping to create a more immersive experience.

With the TileArt app, users will be able to select separate foreground and background images, creating a start screen that seemingly "floats," while they will also be able to download entire parallax themes from the TileArt gallery.

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By introducing the TileArt app, Microsoft is bringing further customization to the mix. You can get a better idea of what the app looks like through the official Microsoft demo video below.