There are many types of software out there that can be used for making website designs or applications, but surely you don’t want to spend a lot of time trying all of the software, and you are also in a hurry to make money immediately from design work.
Please read an explanation of design applications in the list below.
Sketch App is an application that is only available on Mac OS and is widely used by designers who work in giant companies around the world. Sketch App has several templates that we can use to speed up performance in making a mobile or desktop application design. The Sketch App also has templates available for designing an icon, and many designers that I know make illustrative designs in this application.
Advantages of Sketch App
Accepted to compete in the Topcoder Design Challenge
Available latest templates for websites, mobile, desktop
Available grid
Lighter than Photoshop or Illustrator
There is an artboard feature
Lots of very powerful plug-ins
A very simple layer system on the left side of the screen
Disadvantages of Sketch App
Costs $99
Only available on Mac OS
Can’t crop an image (bitmap) like Photoshop
Can’t save as animation (GIF)
Can’t import PSD and Xd files
Adobe XD (Experience Design) is for the UI / UX designer. The presence of Adobe XD helps UI / UX designers who are looking for simple and lightweight applications to design web and mobile applications. Adobe XD also supports importing designs from Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch. And, of course you can get Adobe XD for free on its website.
The advantages of Adobe XD
Accepted to compete in the Topcoder Design Challenge
Free download
Supports the import of Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch App files
Prototype features in one application
Adobe Creative Cloud integration
The look is very clean and simple
Various updates that rival Sketch App
Available on Windows and Mac OS
Disadvantages of Adobe Xd
Can’t export with multiple sizes
Can’t export CSS
Live prototype preview only on Mac OS
The range of features is less diverse compared to Sketch.
Figma helps you to create and design interfaces quickly. The Figma platform is perfect for being a collaborative design tool where many designers and developers can work together. This is very effective when you are involved in projects that are carried out by many individuals. The application is ideal if you have a job where developers and designers are required to work at the same time.
This application is based online. Besides being lighter in terms of RAM, in this application we can make a UI design, prototype, collaborate as a team, and enable commenting. With a simple and modern appearance, you will be comfortable using this application.
Advantages of Figma
Website based
Access to all desktop operating systems
Live collaboration
Simple and light when used
Disadvantages of Figma
Lacking ecosystem plugin
Mirroring performance
No support
Issue fonts
Couldn’t import Sketch file
Unable to compete in the Topcoder Design Challenge
Adobe Photoshop already has many users so this application is very popular in the world. Many people know Adobe Photoshop just to edit photos, but this application is also very capable of making user interface design and really helps the UI / UX designer in doing its work.
The advantages of Adobe Photoshop
Accepted to compete in the Topcoder Design Challenge
Full features for editing images in UI design
Adobe Creative Cloud integration
Used by many designers and developers
Monthly subscription system
Disadvantages of Adobe Photoshop
Can’t import Sketch and Adobe XD files
A complicated layer system will take some time to work on
Heavy applications that are not suitable for low-cost devices
One obstacle for a designer is that almost all applications for UI / UX are paid, and the price will make you reach into your wallet so deep. Therefore you should try the free Gravit Designer application.
In fact, Gravit Designer appears as an alternative to Sketch, a design application that only exists on Mac OS. In the Gravit Designer application, you can choose several commonly used templates such as web, app, print, illustration, and many more. Please try the ease of making a design.
Advantages of Gravit
Application response was fast
Free libraries
Online-based
Free for the online version
Disadvantages of Gravit
Upgrade to pro to work offline
Can’t import Photoshop, XD and Sketch files
Not many designers and developers use it
Unable to compete in the Topcoder Design Challenge
Thus the list of the best design applications For UI / UX Designers in 2019. I hope you can use this list to help make your work easier. Please try and can choose whether to use a paid application or free, so cost is no longer a reason not to try in the world of martial arts UI and UX design. Hope it is useful for you.