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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For Apple Device:
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macOS Mojave (10.14.4 or newer)
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Registration
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Download link for 30 days free trial
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Last for 30 days from the first time you launch the app on a new device
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Fully featured
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Link to Education License Plan registration
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Student/Teacher/Staff: 50% off discount
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Academic Institution: Free
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Best Used For
UI/UX design related purpose:
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Creating Prototype Demos
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Creating Screen Designs
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Icon Design
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User Flow
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UX Deliverables (journey map, personas, etc.)
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Wireframing
Graphic design purposes:
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Ad Banners
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Presentation Materials
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Social Media Images
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Vector Illustrations
Useful Features
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Boolean Operation
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Pen Tool
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Resizing
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Sketch Libraries
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Smart Layout
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Symbol Override
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Real-time Mirroring
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Templates (Device Preset Size)
Pros
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Simple UI (native macOS design language)
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Vector-based - easily scalable graphics
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Huge variety of plugins and extensions
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Lightweight app (takes up small storage space)
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Infinite canvas
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User interface templates (Eg: material design for andriod)
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Availability of precision tools and smartguides
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Ability to revert to older versions (Version History)
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Very customizable
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Large pool of training resources
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Many export options
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Pixel-level precision
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Smooth handover to developers
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Easy onboarding
Cons
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Only for macOS
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*3rd party apps can be used to view it on other platforms
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Not free - free trial only lasts for 30 days
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No built-in collaboration tools
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All users have to use the same version of Sketch to prevent glitches when working in teams
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Relies heavily on plugins - functionality can be broken with app/OS updates
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Limited and basic image editing
Updated: 30 July 2020