The sketch looks terrible; the ship appears to have no height, making it seem fragile, like a cookie to be broken. It doesn't even resemble the Millennium Falcon, the tough cookie, so there's no sense of safety. And it doesn't even remind me of the Defiant's design, which is supposed to be human-like. It feels more Romulan than anything else, and that's not a good look. Thank goodness they didn't go with it. Fans sometimes know what they want.
Regarding the series, I was hooked during season 1, but I was heartbroken about Dahj. If only she had lived, this could have been an amazing season. I can picture so many things they could have done with her and Soji. I could forgive them the "utopia was a lie" storyline for that, though it's hard. I don't like this NuTrek vibe; it feels like a betrayal by default. I didn't like new characters much, except for the androids and Altan.
Season 2 was a ridiculous mess. The only reasons I kept watching were Q's occasional appearances and the broken dynamics of the Soong family.
Season 3 was a breath of fresh air. I loved Jack Crusher, Riker, and Shaw. I wasn't even bothered by Rafi; she was so good. Though the "tag" of romance with Seven irked me a little—a reminder of season 2. The Borg plot felt overstretched, but at least it brought the crew back together after years apart. My joy at seeing them reunited was more engaging than the plot itself. Perhaps that's what matters most with a cast of this caliber and seven seasons of exceptional storytelling—it's hard to surpass such a legacy in a single season.