P: New user interface lacks contrast and many usability cues, lots of other problems

I just installed the 2015.1 update. My first thouht after launching Photoshop, when I saw the new welcome screen was: Is this a bug?

It took me about 10 minutes to roll back to PS 2014. Usually I'm keen on new stuff and I don't mind changes at all, but this interface is an insult for the professionals who work each day as creatives and/or UX-Designer. Why isn't there at least an option to choose between the old and the new interface...

I started with Photoshop in 1997 and I really liked the software, Adobe created for many many years. I became a Photoshop A.C.E. because I've been really convinced of this product and working with it was like a passion. But seeing what Adobe offered during the last 2, 3 years, makes me really wish that Macromedia would still exist and there was more competition, concerning professional software for creatives...

In June my subscription will end. Maybe I will even switch back to my old CS6 licence. I'm sure, this version won't change anymore ...

Remember the days when each app developer had its own unique interface? Adobe is trying to make a CC platform that exists outside of the major OS interface paradigms. This hubris leads to nothing good.

It does not need to be OS based as it previously was. Yes that would be an improvement over it's broken current state. But a custom designed UI that follows correct patterns for each element is also acceptable. Reverting back will restore the status quo, which I'm in favor for, but an improvement from the last version would be preferred. Equal or better.

These are toys. You are so right.

I'm not seeing all this Adobe team building exercise translate into creating a UI that works for the professionals. You don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
While the notion of working on Adobe projects on their ipad is perfect for students and hobbiests, you still need the robust CPU power of a desktop to do the real work. Many of us pros are multitasking between the whole Adobe Suite on dual (or triple) monitor setups. I want a UI that is smartly designed.

Ah, got it. Was a very quite thread.

@168669 Katz. I just wanted to see how many people actually love it. So far, only one (not me!)

I too have an iPhone and an iPad and even a GoPro - they're all great fun, but I'm buggered if I'd even come close to using any of them in a professional capacity.

So come on Adobe - I understand that we've had the Christmas and New Year break, but we all have to start work again on Monday, so when are you going to begin to put right all of this nonsense? Monday? Brilliant - thank you.

Maybe?

"An Interview with Seth Shaw, a Member of the Photoshop XD Team"

http://layervault.tumblr.com/post/101...

John, not trying to stir anything up but I'm confused. Did you have a change of heart after actually using for it a while or were you acting as forum Devil's Advocate?

http://feedback.photoshop.com/photosh...

"I love the new Photoshop User Interface!

Referring to the new "flat" user interface in Photoshop 15.1, David Tristram (Adobe Employee) said that "for some users the changes are not positive." From that, I infer that for other users, the changes are positive. I thought it was only fair to start a new topic so people who feel positive about the new UI can comment."