Great addition if you use Adobe tools
March 14, 2020

Great addition if you use Adobe tools

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Adobe XD

Adobe XD is very useful due to the integration with other Adobe software like Photoshop and Illustrator. It is used across the design team, more for exploratory purposes rather than a full alternative to Sketch, Flinto, and InVision. While it has potential, moving the entire team to this new software is going to be a lot of work and resistance that could hinder our speed.

Pros

  • Compares all the prototyping features with Sketch.
  • Quick integrations with other Adobe software for quality asset creation.
  • Ability to prototype as we design is very attractive.

Cons

  • The interface isn't as friendly as Sketch, maybe because it takes a more minimal and Adobe systems approach.
  • Not much popularity among the design community and enough support for plugins.
  • Developer hand-off is not as smooth as Sketch or Zeplin.
  • Lack of or slow plugin support that designers rely on for their day-to-day jobs.
  • Comes for free with the Adobe CC bundle, that is a plus.
  • Prototyping apps are available, but no version management yet on Abstract.
  • Familiar interface if you are huge Adobe person.
I never had to contact support. But there are tons of tutorials and FAQs in the community that can teach you potentially anything you want to do.

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

If someone is already in the Adobe ecosystem, this is going to be a great addition. But if you are already deep into using Sketch and other services, dip your toes before diving in to see if this suits your needs. It is very important since learning another tool might not be desirable in your team.

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