Sketch Review

Sketch offers a range of support options for its customers, including an extensive knowledge base, documentation, and community forums. Additionally, customers can contact their customer support team through email or through the company's social media channels. Sketch also offers premium support options for customers who need more extensive assistance or want to receive priority support. Click the video for a tour of their learning and support resources:

Email Support

Sketch provides email support to help users get assistance with technical issues or other questions related to the software tool.

After entering my information into the chatbot I received an on-screen banner confirming my request. I received a helpful reply to my query about WordPress migration less than 8 hours later.

Community

Sketch has an online community where users can connect with each other and share resources, tips, and best practices for using the software. The community is moderated by Sketch staff and is a helpful resource for users looking to get more out of their experience with the software. They also have a dedicated YouTube Channel with tutorials.

Initial Sign-Up

Initial sign-up and setup were quick but did require the download of their Mac App to get started. The whole process took less than a couple of minutes. Check out the video for a walk-through of the sign-up process:

Templates & Themes

The Sketch Library includes a range of templates for different types of designs, including web pages, mobile app interfaces, and more. In addition to the templates provided by Sketch, users can also create their own templates or download templates from third-party sources. In this video, we take a tour of Sketch’s template options:

Drag & Drop Editor

The drag & drop editor is responsive with a very simple interface. In this video, we create and edit a basic page:

Prototyping

One of the unique features of Sketch is the ability to quickly create and share a prototype that includes a convenient template for beginners. Click the video for details:

Code Editing

Sketch does not have a code editing function, but users can download and share project coding with developers directly from the platform.

Lag

I used Sketch via 3 separate WiFi networks and had no issues with overall performance. The design functions updated quickly with little to no lag time. Adding, editing, changing, and saving components was instantaneous. Check out the Drag & Drop Editor video below for a live demo.

Collaboration

Sketch is known for its collaboration tools, which allow designers to work together seamlessly and create designs that are responsive and adaptable to different devices and screen sizes. The only drawback is that users need to be within the Mac app for real-time collaboration. Otherwise, comments and edits can be made through the browser app. Click the video for a detailed explanation:

Sketch’s vector editing, prototyping, and collaboration tools make it excellent for creating high-quality designs. As a design platform, Sketch is packed with useful features and tools. It does, however, lack features for those that need hosting, eCommerce functions, and anything else associated with a full website builder. Click the video for a quick tour:

Easily manage and update website content.

Expand functionality with seamless integrations.

Sketch is a powerful and user-friendly web design tool that is widely used by professionals in the field. Its vector editing, prototyping, and collaboration tools make it a valuable tool. Sketch does have some limitations, though. It is only compatible with macOS and does not allow for code editing. For purposes of design and collaboration, it is one of the most user-friendly and customizable tools I’ve used.