Best Designed Applications
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- era4O4
What do you think is the best designed application out there. I'm not talking necessary about Web applications, like Facebook, but software too.
What do you like? And why do you like it?
- lambsy0
after effects.
every aspect of it just makes sense. from the timeline to the application of filters and cue points. it is the only program that is a true pleasure to work with.
and it looks awesome when you got intricate interface shit all over the screen.
- Yes. and I think Lightwave is probably the worst.CyBrain
- Cobalt14100
im with you on the after effects thing lambsy although I do think all the Creative Suite software is not too shabby from an interface point of view.
- meok0
Solidworks rules them all!
- 0000000
good old photoshop,
every version gets better and don't seem to require a new machine.
why can't they do the same to OSs (except linux off course)
- oozie0
after effects and ableton live are too of the best I use
- Bender0
- thum, thum, thum.akrokdesign
- reason is up there on my list toojkmohr
- JG_LB0
nice, we use basecamp at work... definitely nice
- jaylarson0
google picasa is pretty damn good. especially since it's free.
- Meeklo0
Ableton Live:
and here is why:
First, simplistic design, no unnecessary elements, yet fully customizable.
The interface progresses according to your experience level, it starts simply enough for you to make a music loop in 3 seconds, even if you have never made music before.
There is a help tab that's always visible (unless you dock it) that will tell you what everything does, just by hovering the area with your cursor.
The drag/ zoom on timlines (video editing apps like FCP, AVID or even AE should take note) click hold on timeline, drag down ZOOMS IN, click hold drag up, ZOOMS OUT. is so natural and practical, why is this not standard yet?
On a subjective note, this is to me, the best looking app out there of any kind. (so far at least)
- Meeklo0
Web based:
i would have to say Vimeo:
www.vimeo.combesides looking AMAZING, its a video site with video tutorials for everything, it makes sense right?
from how to add a contact, to how to upload a video or create a channel.Also, the forums look great!
the way you search topics or how you can reply to the main comment or the responses.. really well done
- sherman0
I thought Harvest is pretty slick.
Reason and Ableton listed above.
Worst interface ive seen is on Serato.
- monkeyshine0
I haven't used this for a while but it is simple and so intuitive.
- Corvo0
Grow up.
- rafalski0
You mean, "give yourselves some life, it's Saturday night ffs?"