I would guess it's often better to make a slightly more complicated interface if that is what provides the best experience for an adept user. If you need the in

I would guess it's often better to make a slightly more complicated interface if that is what provides the best experience for an adept user. If you need the interface to satisfy the needs of a user from the first minute they experience it with no effort on their part to become more skilled, then you sacrifice a lot. Software that is very enjoyable to use as you gain more intimacy with it is Ableton, which is used for music production. When you first see it, you're likely to think it looks dated and not too sophisticated. However, as you grow in your knowledge of how to access various features, you come to appreciate that it has been designed exceptionally well. For software that someone will spend significant time using, the goal should be a low barrier to entry and a high skill ceiling.