Review: Adobe Muse (2016 release)

Finally, the responsive web tool that designers have wanted – but how good is it?

Our Verdict

The new responsive tools in Adobe Muse are an exciting prospect for designers. They bring with them new possibilities, workflows and a new approach to designing websites. There are some weaknesses to be aware of – responsive is still largely uncharted territory in Muse – but the benefits are promising when used carefully, with the right projects.

For

  • You only have to develop one page
  • Elegant degradation

Against

  • No scroll effects
  • Many widgets are not yet responsive and won’t scale

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Adobe adding responsive capabilities to Muse could make it the ultimate web design tool – but does it?

Adobe adding responsive capabilities to Muse could make it the ultimate web design tool – but does it?

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The Verdict
7

out of 10

Adobe Muse (2016 release)

The new responsive tools in Adobe Muse are an exciting prospect for designers. They bring with them new possibilities, workflows and a new approach to designing websites. There are some weaknesses to be aware of – responsive is still largely uncharted territory in Muse – but the benefits are promising when used carefully, with the right projects.

Lance Evans is creative director of Graphlink Media, a "boutique" creative marketing agency that specialises in building brands and has worked with such high-profile clients as Olive Garden, Miller Beer and AMEX. Lance was an early adopter of digital tools, and was on the original beta team for Photoshop.

Lance has written for Creative Bloq on a wide range of topics, from technical photography tips to the ins and outs of branding.

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