Remembering Kai Power Tools
Do you remember Kai Power Tools? If you were a designer or a digital artist in the 90s, you probably do. Kai Power Tools was a suite of plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop that allowed you to create amazing effects and filters that were ahead of their time. From the "chrome" filter that made your images look like they were made of metal, to the "fractal explorer" that generated complex patterns and shapes, Kai Power Tools was a must-have at the time.
But what made Kai Power Tools truly special was its sense of innovation and experimentation. The plug-ins were not just tools, they were a playground for creative minds. They encouraged you to try new things, to break the rules, and to explore the possibilities of digital art.
Now, as a UX designer, these interfaces are a case study for “what NOT to do!”. Still, I have some fond memories playing with KPT as a teenager.
