Adobe Creative Cloud

One subscription - and I get access to 20+ awesome design software. I also get access to stock photographs and other assets which I use regularly as they are of high quality. It's also easy to work on a project with teams as projects are saved online.

The thing I like most about Adobe Creative Cloud is that - it gets updated regularly. Due to regular updates, I can be sure that the features of these software are in accordance with current technologies. I have spent more than 3 years using Adobe Creative Cloud in regular basis - and I can say that I learn something new every week and this has helped me a lot in my professional career.

Subscription for only one software is expensive and doesn't seem to be suitable for beginners.

We also need a fast performing computer to use most of Adobe software - which is fine looking at the features they offer. However, I think there is room for improvement of performance.

The programs are fairly easy to use. And I suppose on paper it's not a bad idea. Having a subscription does make it so you're spending less money up front. And it's an easy way to stay up to date. But remember, this is all on paper. In practice it's not so good.

Adobe seems to have something of a monopoly on the graphic design market, because I don't think they'd be getting away with their practices otherwise. People who bought their products previously no longer have license to use the software they once purchased if they're not using Cloud. Their programs crash all the time, and are full of annoying UI issues. A ton of small things that just don't make sense. For instance, resizing in Photoshop used to require holding shift to maintain original dimensions. And after users become familiar with that, they decide to change it so that when you size something, holding shift changes the width and height independent of each other. Sure, this would have made sense in the beginning, but to change what so many people are familiar with this late in the game? Plus, you'd think they implement that with all programs. But nope, InDesign it's the opposite, making the change completely pointless. And InDesign is a whole other bag of problems and glitches that can really put you in a bind if you're putting together a company catalog. My supervisor and I are constantly holding our breaths and on the edges of our seats when building a catalog that something major doesn't go wrong. Crashes every single time my computer goes to sleep, it'll randomly delete elements, and there are so many problems across the Adobe Suite that they simply won't fix. I could go on and on and on, but I'm about to run out of space.

I like the impressive range of features. These features within each application are robust and cater to professionals, providing advanced capabilities for tasks like advanced photo retouching, intricate motion graphics, precise typography control, and seamless website creation. The extensive feature set allows users to achieve their creative goals with depth and precision. Secondly, the interface across the applications is cohesive, making it easier for users to navigate and find the tools they need. Lastly, integration is another great suit of Adobe Creative Cloud. The applications within the Creative Cloud ecosystem seamlessly integrate with each other, allowing a cohesive and efficient workflow. For instance, Users can easily move assets between different applications, such as transferring a graphic design from Adobe Illustrator to Adobe Photoshop for further editing or importing video footage from Adobe Premiere Pro into Adobe After Effects for advanced visual effects work.

While Adobe Creative Cloud aims to be user-friendly, some applications within the suite, such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Premiere Pro, have steep learning curves, especially for beginners or those transitioning from other software. The vast array of features and options can be overwhelming, and mastering the software may require time and effort. Furthermore the subscription based model is expensive for some users while others find it unfavorable due to the regular updates and new features which come with this model.