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New VSCO — Now with a focus on community and an in-app camera 📷
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I can't believe how much VSCO now behaves like Snapchat. Spatial awareness is the new navigation paradigm.
They're even doing facial filters!
Well, the old user interface was a nightmare, so this couldn't be much worse, could it? I definitely prefer the new interface on iPhone, it does simplify navigation. I think hiding the reliance on obscure, meaningless icons has helped.
Will I use it? probably not. I see no reason why so many camera/photo apps insist on re-inventing the wheel and creating their own internal libraries. It just results in duplicates and more wasted space.
BTW: If you don't agree with me on the old interface, that's fine, I know there are a lot of people who love VSCO. just not me. :-)
It is interesting however, that whoever hunted this seems to imply that 'in-app camera' is a feature of the new interface. It was always there, just difficult to find sometimes. ;-)
For those that are looking for a healthy alternative, I would like to suggest UNUM. You can visually grid and plan your feed (among other things). @unumdesign
I do like the VSCO UI/UX, albeit the learning curve is difficult. It is very helpful once you are able to understand and use it. They are branching out to a complete stand alone community with this move and I would like to see what happens in the next few weeks!
Had to share my thoughts in a blog post... the new design is seriously bad. https://www.besttechie.com/vsco-...
Got excited for a second as I thought they would fix their navigation but no - it's even worse and almost unusable.
I appreciate the time and effort the VSCO team put in this; however, I am frustrated with the product itself and concerned for its users. In general hidden navigation is a great barrier to entry which most of the users are not willing to get over unless they are highly motivated (e.g. Snapchat, but even then they fixed it to a degree in the latest update). This can lead to a really frustrating experience (where am I, how do I get where I want) and may decrease use of the hidden features/areas of the app. Most of the people prefer intuitive and obvious interface.
@joeldflory I would love to hear what was the problem you were solving with the new version. What was the main idea behind this and how did the process surrounding it look like? How vast was the user testing the product design team did? Did the testers voice their frustration if there was any?
I used to use VSCO a lot due to the amazing filters. Bought most of the filters but stopped using it around the time the Android version was released as it felt like the iOS App was not being improved at all. I really tried to use the new version but after trying to figure it out and feeling like an idiot (rather an anxious one), I had to say goodbye and remove it from my homescreen as for me it's not really pleasant to use.
@philipamour @joeldflory Same thing here. VSCO has always given be the best results in the sense that I don't have to tinker much. But even when I do, the tools are there. The problem is getting to them. After more than a year using it, I never get certain functions right. And especially with this new update, which makes things even more inconsistent.
A bad decision with severe UX problem. Not everything new is fancy.
I just wanna put a damn filter to my pictures.
Got to admit I am feeling like a fool trying to use it and figure out what icons are what.
In summary: it clearly feels VSCO no longer gets their own community.
The amount of justifiably negative feedback on the latest UX and content architecture is proof enough that some may think they are dreaming, whilst many others are sure it's a nightmare.
Not a good time to have been a part of that improvement brief..
I also really like their filters but the new UX for me is also far than perfect. And I hate it that there is still no option to save and chanche and image on the camera roll so you don't have a duplicate. Try out "Priime" also superb filters and you don't have to import and export pics!
I don't use VSCO social media and I don't have time to. I want my photos to look amazing and to edit them easily. The filters are the best, the new navigation is the worst. I wish I could downgrade...
The new UX is awful, it's made a fantastic product annoying to have to use. Very clunky and not user friendly. Also, can anyone help please, i'm sure it's just me being stupid, but I cannot work out how to use the video editor. Please help?
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