Is Adobe Muse the Solution for Designers Who Don't Want to Learn or Pay for Coding?

Adobe Muse--which is just a temporary code name--is the latest creation from Adobe.  Muse is targeted at graphic designers who want to use their skills and familiarity with other Adobe products to build state of the art websites without writing any code.  This new program will only be offered by monthly subscription which Adobe states will allow them to ensure the product is updated frequently for all users.  Muse is currently in beta phase and is free until the first quarter of 2012 for anyone that wants to try it out.  Some highlights of the program are:

• Similar layout and buttons as Adobe InDesign
• Interfaces with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Useful widgets for javascript elements such as sliders, lightboxes, etc
• Requires no coding knowledge but a basic knowledge of website functionality is helpful
• Produces SEO-friendly and validated code

The internet and media all seem to agree that the program still needs to be developed further before it truly becomes a tool to create the same quality of websites that traditional coding offers but it is definitely a step in the right direction.  On a side note, I am currently using this application to develop a website for one of my clients.