Tools

• UX Tools Evolution

• Early Tools:

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Print & static design focus

• Digital Evolution:

  • 2010: Sketch - First UX-specific tool
  • 2011: Freehand by Miro
  • 2015: Zeplin
  • 2016: Figma & Adobe XD

• Modern Tool Capabilities

• Key Features:

  • Real-time collaboration
  • Prototyping
  • Cloud syncing
  • Mobile responsiveness

• Design Systems:

  • Consistency across teams
  • Shared styles
  • Component libraries

• Popular Tools Comparison

• Sketch/Freehand/Zeplin:

  • Offline capability
  • Large team support
  • Limited collaboration

• Adobe XD:

  • Cloud sync
  • Adobe Suite integration

• Figma:

  • All-in-one solution
  • Real-time collaboration
  • FigJam whiteboarding
  • Requires internet

• Tool Selection Factors

• Role Requirements:

  • Designer type
  • Project needs

• Work Context:

  • Team size
  • Collaboration needs
  • Organization preferences