I don't have that much trouble with modern UIs, but that's because of accumulated generalized experience with UIs and programming, plus modern UIs are simpler by virtue of most new software being perpetual MVPs / toys. However, I've also noticed I have much less patience for "UI innovation".
When I was younger, I was under less pressure and could blow some time having fun with new software. These days, I have very little free time, and usually have a specific job or task to do for the new software - the UI is effectively standing between me and my goal, so the more I have to learn about it, the more irritated I get.
It's always irritation and never hopelessness, because I have 100% confidence I can figure the UI out given enough time - I just hate having to spend that time.
Note: that's not the same as "simple UIs == better UIs". Complex and powerful UIs with good manuals are the best for me. After all, if I used some software once, there's a very good chance I'll need to use it again, and again, and then some, probably in one or few sessions. Whatever time and frustration simple UIs and toy software save on first use, come back tenfold when I realize the UI is so dumb it doesn't have any way to batch repetitive operations.
I don't have that much trouble with modern UIs, but that's because of accumulated generalized experience with UIs and programming, plus modern UIs are simpler by virtue of most new software being perpetual MVPs / toys. However, I've also noticed I have much less patience for "UI innovation".
When I was younger, I was under less pressure and could blow some time having fun with new software. These days, I have very little free time, and usually have a specific job or task to do for the new software - the UI is effectively standing between me and my goal, so the more I have to learn about it, the more irritated I get.
It's always irritation and never hopelessness, because I have 100% confidence I can figure the UI out given enough time - I just hate having to spend that time.
Note: that's not the same as "simple UIs == better UIs". Complex and powerful UIs with good manuals are the best for me. After all, if I used some software once, there's a very good chance I'll need to use it again, and again, and then some, probably in one or few sessions. Whatever time and frustration simple UIs and toy software save on first use, come back tenfold when I realize the UI is so dumb it doesn't have any way to batch repetitive operations.