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I miss some of the simplicity of the old DDG but after adjusting the only thing i find missing is the StackOverflow integration. It may totally be there, i just haven't had the right query yet...
I applaud projects like this, but sometimes its just better to use a tool that was build from the ground up around UI design, not an app that can be hacked to the point where it can somewhat deliver the results that UI designers need.
I personally use Sketch and Sketch Mirror and have found that the native support for device mirroring, retina resolutions, and CSS layer styles have become an essential part of my workflow. Photoshop gets REALLY messy as soon as you get a few iterations into a big project, and although there are hacks to get around some of the frustrations, at the end of the day they are just that: hacks.
The no-strings attached is also a huge deal. Versus being employed, this program lets people work on something that they are passionate about without the risk of the company assigning them to a new project that they aren't interested in.
I came from AT&T and can't compare T-Mo to much else. Do any of the telcos have what you would consider to be fantastic support?
[1] http://bohemiancoding.com/sketch/help/ [2] http://bohemiancoding.com/sketch/community/
Every approach is unique to its designer, and it's situation. But I have yet to (personally) find Photoshop (or a hybrid approach) more effective and time-saving when you deal with a large project. Artboards are MUCH easier to keep track of and group, and with something like Mirror [1] you will save hours in exporting/slicing/sharing over the course of a project.
Photoshop was not made for UI design. It can do it, but it will rarely be the best tool because Adobe is not catering features for that niche.
Any others?