The new icons use a system of abbreviations to represent each Adobe product, a bit like the symbols in the periodic table.

Since their introduction in 2003, the Adobe Creative Suite icons have suffered criticism. So this new round of vehemence is not a surprise.

MetaDesign, the company I’ve worked at for the past 3.5 years, worked on the new icon system for CS3 (as well as the branding and icon systems for CS1 and CS2).

I remain neutral on the issue, but Layne, a devoted LifeClever reader, wants to know what you think. Do these new icons inspire love or hate? Post your rave or rant in the comments.