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Hmm, I wonder if this post is a subtle dig at Figma - their main (browser-based) competitor? I've been impressed by what Figma can do in a browser, but I also
by open-source-ux 6y ago
Hmm, I wonder if this post is a subtle dig at Figma - their main (browser-based) competitor?
I've been impressed by what Figma can do in a browser, but I also agree that a native desktop app (not Electron) can be faster, more nimble, and more capable than browser-based apps.
No matter how ingeniously browser-based apps are coded, they'll eventually hit limitations that native desktop apps won't have to face. Of course, none of this might matter if the browser-based app does everything a user wants.
- ashtonkem 6y agoThat’s how I read it too. I think the big question is going to be collaboration; as a web first tool Figma handles sharing much better than Sketch does. Sketch should buy or build something equivalent to Abstract or Invision in order to cover their flank.
- wdb 6y agoYes, that's true. I think they could also mentioned that you can at least use Sketch everywhere and anytime. Figma never seems to work, as it always wants you to login, and due to the internet being flaky at my part of London or on trains that can become problematic. Before you know it you aren't able to login and unable to use Figma. That's my main pain point. I hoped the downloaded version of the app would solve this but no dice. Really looks promising but this is a bit of a no go for me to switch t Figma.
- seltzered_ 6y agoI think the one caveat is whether a tool works for 'everyone' as well. I love Sketch for where it works, though also respect how electron apps Figma/Miro have a place for designing together especially in educational environments where people may not all be on macs.