This allows you to duplicate an element or set of elements by simply clicking and dragging.
XD provides square and layout grid options which can be adjusted in size to fit your preferences.Ī tool that helps overcome the tedious task of repeating elements through copy and pasting, XD provides the Repeat Grid feature, accessed in the property inspector panel. This helps with the precision and placement of objects, easily snapping them into place. GridsĪ handy option is to show grids over your artboards.
It’s main components are the design tools panel on the left with the assets and layers at the lower left, the artboards front and center, the property inspector panel on the right, and the modes and sharing options on the top bar. Unlike most of Adobe’s programs, XD’s interface is minimal with easily discoverable functions. Where I used to be paying a monthly fee, as Pratt student I’m now paying nothing for the same services and features. Better yet, some universities such as Pratt Institute offer FREE Creative Cloud subscriptions through student and faculty accounts. Adobe also offers an educational discount on the Creative Cloud, lowering it’s monthly price from $52.99 to only $19.99. PRICINGĪ subscription to XD alone is $9.99 per month. XD can also open Sketch files, but this is still being improved upon as not all elements will translate between programs. Being part of the Creative Cloud, XD allows easy integration of Photoshop and Illustrator files, as well as exporting into After Effects to create more advanced animations. You can share prototypes with stakeholders for feedback and validation, then share the design specs with developers. Operable on both Windows and Mac, It allows you to design, prototype, and share your creations. A BRIEF OVERVIEW AND HELPFUL FEATURES WHAT IS ADOBE XD?Īdobe XD (Experience Design), part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud, is a high performance UX design tool that helps create beautiful user interfaces as well as streamlining the user experience. But it helps to know a little bit about the options available, making it easier to choose the best fit for your project needs. But how do we know which one(s) to go with? When choosing a tool, it really comes down to preference, what works for me won’t necessarily work best for you and vice versa. I wanted to share the ease of which one can learn Adobe’s design tool and how smoothly the program carries out complex tasks in the blink of an eye.Īs we move into the ideation phase and are ready to start prototyping, we’re confronted with a number of powerful design tools: Sketch & InVision, Adobe XD, Figma, Balsamiq, or just good ol’ pen & paper. During my Projects in IXD class last week, I presented a live walkthrough of some of Adobe XD’s most useful features and design modes, all in seven minutes.
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