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Adobe XD - Designing for Multiple Platforms!
January 29, 2020

Adobe XD - Designing for Multiple Platforms!

Craig West | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Adobe XD

Our IT department is using Adobe XD to prototype user interactivity. We are revamping our website and possibly making it compatible with users on different devices. Adobe XD allows us to work with the new designs in a variety of different frame formats for watches, phones, desktops and print design. It is allowing us to review interactivity before launching the website and mobile applications live. We are still learning the software but overall it is fairly intuitive with the use of tutorials.
  • You can have multiple artboards open at the same time (Mobile displays, desktop, etc.).
  • You can drag and copy multiple assets directly into the design.
  • To view interactivity of the design on the iPhone, it must be directly connected to the PC.
  • Found it difficult to work with paragraph-styles.
  • Adobe XD has a lot of time-saving features (e.g., Repeat Grid Button / Drag and drop Assets).
  • Could save thousands of dollars designing prototype in-house rather than using outside consultants.
I do not use Sketch consistently as it is designed for Mac computers but Sketch is an alternative to consider if you don't have an Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription. Sketch is a one-time charge, has an intuitive interface. There is a low learning curve and has useful collaboration features. It will work with illustrator assets. Some other drawbacks, besides only being made available for Mac, is that the license is only for one device.
Adobe has very nice videos, and depending on the subscription service you purchase, may offer direct consultation. Adobe XD has a "Learn & Support" site (https://helpx.adobe.com/support/xd.html), offering a "Get started" section, Tutorial Section and User Guide. Community forums are made available and also has a download and install solutions section. They are pretty good at assisting with general troubleshooting solutions if there are issues with the application functionality.

Do you think Adobe XD delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Adobe XD's feature set?

Yes

Did Adobe XD live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Adobe XD go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Adobe XD again?

Yes

Adobe XD is used to ensure continuity of design across multiple platforms and is targeted for UI and UX designers. IT is suitable for those looking to develop functional design prototypes. If you are looking for more control and functionality in your design work to ensure the application will work as expected, then this tool is for you.