New Adobe Icons
February 22nd, 2007 by testMonkey
As promised, here are the links to the discussions that erupted late last year about Adobe’s plans for their new icons and branding campaign surrounding the Spring ‘07 release of Creative Suite 3. Be sure to read both sides.
The Icons
Adobe (sort of) on the new icons (pro)
Dave Shea’s take (con)
Veerle’s take (pro)
Jason Santa Maria’s take (con)
What’s your take?
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February 22nd, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Adobe is established and is the forerunner in design tools. Is it really possible that they could screw such a simple design as an icon (or family of icons?) I reserve judgement until the final product hits the shelves. I think that it will make more sense when wee see the whole package (pun intended!)
February 27th, 2007 at 8:15 am
You really don’t HAVE to use the default icons. I think it’s pretty easy to change them and make your own. I don’t see what the big deal is.
February 27th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Also, am I the only one who thought he was looking at the new Periodic Table?
March 5th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
The new icons will have a longer learning curve and worse usability when working. And they are ugly.