Braving Through Remote Work
Design Process
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Empathise
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Define
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Ideate
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Prototype & Reiterate
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Test
Operating System
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All users need to use the same version of XD
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Update XD using the Creative Cloud Application (Licensed Account)
Registration
Best Used For
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Animating
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Creating Prototype Demos
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Creating Screen Designs
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Prototyping
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Wireframing
Useful Features
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Assets Panel
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Post-its
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Pen Tool
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Real-time Mirroring
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Repeat Grid
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Templates (Device Preset Size)
Export Options
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PNG
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JPEG
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SVG
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PDF
Pros
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Easy onboarding for Adobe users
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Simple UI
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Well integrated with Adobe libraries and apps
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Extensive documentation and tutorials
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Availability of version history
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Automatic responsive resizing for objects on artboards
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No coding required
Cons
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Developer handoff is not as smooth as other prototyping apps (Eg: InVision, Sketch, etc)
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Not as scalable
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Limited drawing tools - expected to switch between AI and XD
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Every user is required to use the same version of XD
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Live mirroring only available for IOS devices
Updated: 30 July 2020