Despite powerful 3D capabilities that artists loved, Cubekit's interface felt like it belonged in the early 2000s. The complexity that made it powerful also made it intimidating to newcomers, while established users were frustrated by inefficient workflows. The community was passionate but small, held back by barriers that had nothing to do with the underlying technology.

We transformed Cubekit from a niche 3D tool into a creative platform that inspires artists and powers professionals. The new interface uses smart color coding and contextual tools to keep complexity manageable while making advanced features discoverable. The result feels like working in three dimensions even when managing two-dimensional interfaces.

Through extensive user research with 3D artists and workflow analysis, we redesigned every aspect of the creative process. The new interface progressively reveals advanced tools while keeping core functions accessible, and the spatial design language helps users think dimensionally. The community called it 'the update that changed everything.'