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Are Figma and XD finally getting Sketch out of the picture in UI design?

over 4 years ago from JE LS, Trainer

  • Mike StevensonMike Stevenson, over 4 years ago

    As long as OSX is the main environment for designers, I don't see Sketch going anywhere. Especially if they release some huge updates like better animation/prototyping and enhanced vector editing/vector import.

    5 points
    • Dino ParavandisDino Paravandis, over 4 years ago

      Developers who need to see your designs do not use OSX - Figma is perfect for this. Also I know quite a few designers who do not use OSX.

      1 point
      • Andrew C, over 4 years ago

        Uhh most modern tech stacks were built off of Mac's Terminal. Also most dev's don't need Sketch files—they need a breakdown like Zeplin, a flat spec (ie. a screenshot), or work in tandem w a designer.

        1 point
        • Weston VierreggerWeston Vierregger, over 4 years ago

          I think a correction here is that modern tech stacks are built on/for/around Linux... Mac just happens to speak a very similar language to Linux, as opposed to Windows which is much more different.

          That being said, there are a TON of big tech companies where devs use Windows machines and connect virtually to their Linux VMs. Some places let employees pick their OS, some don't... It's almost always preferable to have the freedom of cross-platform files, just in case.

          1 point
        • Dino ParavandisDino Paravandis, over 4 years ago

          With Figma you don't need Zeplin as Figma has dev handoff as part of it.

          2 points
          • Andrew C, over 4 years ago

            I actually enjoy using Zeplin as a separate handoff. Creates a nice contract when something is exploratory (Sketch, or Invision) and when it's actually going to production (Zeplin).

            0 points
            • Dino ParavandisDino Paravandis, over 4 years ago

              its a nice tool no arguments but its an extra cost with not any real benefits of using the figma devhand off feature which basically does the same thing.

              1 point
      • Mike StevensonMike Stevenson, over 4 years ago

        You can share Sketch files in so many ways... Invision, Zeplin, Sketch Measure, etc.. Hell you can even open Sketch files in XD and maybe other competitive apps.

        0 points