InVision (discontinued)

InVision was a cloud-based Prototyping and digital product design collaboration platform developed by InVisionApp Inc. The hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform enabled product managers, user experience (UX) designers, and software engineers to create interactive screen mockups, build user interface workflows, conduct design reviews, and manage developer handoffs. On December 31, 2024, InVision officially discontinued its services and shut down its cloud application infrastructure. The listing is retained as a legacy record to preserve historical user reviews and research data.

Interactive Prototyping & Screen Transitions

The platform allowed design teams to convert static image files and vector art (imported from design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe XD) into clickable, interactive prototypes. Designers configured interactive hotspots, screen transition animations, overlay gestures, and device frames to simulate native web and mobile application behavior prior to writing front-end code. Stakeholders could interact with prototypes, test user flows, and leave contextual, pin-point comments directly on specific design coordinates.

Screen Layout & Wireframing

InVision provided layout assembly and wireframing capabilities to structure early-stage digital product concepts. Designers created low-to-mid-fidelity wireframes, screen schematics, and page flows to align cross-functional teams on application architecture, navigation hierarchies, and content placement before committing to high-fidelity visual design.

Visual Collaboration & Digital Whiteboarding (Freehand)

Through its integrated Freehand module, InVision provided a infinite digital canvas for team brainstorming, wireframe sketching, process mapping, and design sprint facilitation. Freehand enabled real-time multi-user collaboration with drawing tools, sticky notes, pre-built design templates, and interactive voting features.

Developer Handoff & Design System Management

Through its Craft plugin suite and Inspect tool, InVision automated the transition from design to development. Inspect generated downloadable asset packages, measurement guides, and auto-generated Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), iOS, and Android code snippets directly from design files. The platform also featured Design System Manager (DSM), allowing enterprise teams to centralize, version-control, and distribute reusable UI component libraries, brand guidelines, and design tokens across product organizations.

Platform Status & Discontinuation

InVision operated on a subscription-based cloud delivery model. In 2024, InVisionApp Inc. sunsetted the platform, permanently terminating access to the hosted web application, InVision Freehand, and DSM servers on December 31, 2024. Users were required to export design assets, prototypes, and Freehand boards prior to the final system shutdown.