46:1 Figma-to-Sketch ratio—the most comprehensive tool collapse in modern design history
INTERFACE DESIGN / OVERVIEW
Seven years ago, Sketch dominated UI design with Adobe XD rapidly gaining ground. Figma's rapid takeover was driven by:
Multiplayer collaboration despite the criticism
Cross-platform accessibility (versus Sketch's Mac-only approach)
Big bets on ecosystem
Adobe XD's Last Ride
Adobe announced the sunset of Adobe XD in 2023, with full retirement in 2024. Despite this, 1.4% of designers still reported using it. Shout out to XD for its contributions to the design tool ecosystem during its 7-year stay.