I think modern UI is mostly optimized for onboarding new users. For that it makes sense to have a more minimalist UI that doesn't make the user think too hard and does not overwhelm them.
But if you need to do actual work you want maximum information density. You want icons that are easy to tell apart by color, not some sleek minimalist grey in grey.
If you use a tool every day for multiple hours your UI needs will be vastly different. We have forgotten how to build tools for power users.
But if you need to do actual work you want maximum information density. You want icons that are easy to tell apart by color, not some sleek minimalist grey in grey.
If you use a tool every day for multiple hours your UI needs will be vastly different. We have forgotten how to build tools for power users.