We saw the introduction of the Properties Panel, which drastically reduced the time spent hunting through menus.

Whether you’ve moved on to the latest 2024 versions or you’re still rocking a vintage setup, the 2018 collection reminds us of a pivotal moment in creative tech. It was the year Adobe mastered the "Cloud" while keeping the "Creative" at the forefront.

The Essential Graphics panel matured here, changing how we handled titles and lower thirds forever. Why People Still Look Back

Data-driven animations became a reality, allowing motion designers to link JSON files directly to their projects.