Adobe has recently launched a new software – “Muse“, an HTML based tool, which can be used to create and build websites. Very recently, it also launched a new design tool called EDGE. Muse is specifically designed for those who do not have any prior knowledge about HTML or JavaScript or CSS. This is perhaps the greatest advantage of the designers since they do not have to learn the code or any markup languages. The launch of this software or tool has revolutionized the way websites are built by graphic designers. There are various reasons for which people consider this website as different and special. Muse allows designers to publish their personal and interactive websites.
The procedure of working with Muse is very simple and lucid. While using Muse and creating a webpage, a designer can make use of familiar software and tools such as Photoshop, Fireworks, PageMaker and so on. Even .PSD files can be imported to Muse. Moreover, operating Muse is extremely web friendly. There are drag and drop boxes in the manner of flowcharts. Designers can put videos, pictures, interactive web content in these spaces with the option of ‘insert HTML’. The layout of the webpage of Muse is exactly the same as other Adobe’s software; hence, it would not be a difficulty for users to operate it.
Muse has been very beautifully designed and structured. There are four parts into which the functionality of Muse has been divided; they are, plan view, design view, preview view and publish view. Following these four short steps, a person can launch its own personalized website. With Plan View, the user can select the hierarchy of the web pages; design view enables the users to design their web pages, which includes customization of the templates and addition of content to the website. Finally, Preview shows how the whole website will look in the browser and Publish helps you in publishing that webpage.
There are some other interesting features as well. Various other applications such as Google maps, images, you tube videos, can be merged and embedded with Muse. These are done through HTML codes. Muse can be accessed from most of the common browsers like internet explorer, goggle chrome, Firefox and others.
Until version 1 is released, Muse will be available as a public beta. It is most likely to be released in 2012. After that prices will be charged, the details of which are available in the official site. Muse will be perfect for those who want to create a static website, like a wedding website or a small business site, in which information need not be altered regularly. Since for the first year it is free, it is an attractive offer for designers who are planning to create and launch their web pages. Muse has made a tutorial page for beginners to sharpen their skill before working with this site.
Thus, Adobe has done a commendable job in launching this new tool or software, which has become a milestone in the history of website designing and creation. It has attracted many designers all around the world and since it is free now, it is the most suitable time to create your own webpage.
