The world of web design is rapidly evolving, with new tools emerging each year that open up new possibilities. There is a lot of software that is responsible for the visual component of sites on the Internet. And if professional users somehow navigate in such a variety, then beginners choose programs for web design almost at random.
Of course, venerable Adobe marketers are on the alert and its products are presented as the best of the best, leaving competitors in the shade. But not everyone can afford to pay a tidy sum for a web design work program every month. There are also more affordable utilities on the net, and in terms of functionality they are in no way inferior to the notorious Adobe.
So, we present to your attention the best programs for web design, which are enviably popular with users and are distinguished by their efficiency along with good returns. All the utilities described below can be found on official resourcesdevelopers, so there should be no problems with testing.
Adobe Experience Design (XD)
Adobe products still could not do without, because they are really good, although they are expensive. Adobe XD is one of the best web design software in Russian. The application fully supports vector graphics and creates active prototypes for subsequent layout.
This program for creating web design is, in fact, a stripped-down version of Photoshop, where there are more tools specific to this direction. Initially, the application was developed only for the Mac operating system, but after a successful start and numerous requests from users, the developers made the product cross-platform by releasing a version for Windows and Linux.
Over the past year, the Adobe XD web design program has gained momentum along with its functionality, and in a professional environment it is an auxiliary tool for the tandem - Photoshop / Illustrator. This is when it comes to big-budget and powerful projects with an uncompromising visual component. For more mundane tasks, Adobe XD alone is more than enough.
Soft Features
Web design software received the classic Adobe interface, so those who have previously worked with the products of this company will have no problems with mastering. Beginners, on the other hand, experience some difficulties with the interface and tools. But on the official website of the company, and on the same YouTube there are a lot of well-composedprograms for teaching web design on Adobe XD in video format, so this moment is by no means critical.
The application, like other products of this developer, is quite resource-intensive and demanding on the system. So on weak PCs, it will slow down terribly, if it starts at all. The installation itself goes without problems and there should not be any difficulties during the installation. The product is distributed under a paid license with a monthly subscription fee.
Sketch
Professional web designers consider Sketch a direct competitor to Adobe XD. For many years, specialists used only Adobe products for lack of worthy competitors. But with the advent of the Sketch, a good half of the designers consider it a great alternative to XD, and at a more attractive cost with a one-time payment.
After a simple installation, the user is provided with a chic set of tools for web design. At first glance, it may seem that the application interface is incomprehensible and confusing, but after a couple of hours of work it turns out that everything is in place, and the menu is more than logical.
App highlights
All the functionality of the web design program is divided into categories with corresponding sub-items, so it's quite difficult to get lost there. Advanced users will figure out what's what in just a couple of hours and will feel like a fish in water. For beginners, it is highly recommended to take a training course. It is available both in text and video format on the developer's official resource or on the same YouTube.
"Sketch" allows you to make layouts or some kind of sketches in the shortest possible time. The visual component is organized quite sensibly and projects with separate layers “do not swear” with each other and, if necessary, open with one click. Some professional users find this application much more convenient than Adobe's cumbersome solution.
App Features
It's also worth noting that Sketch is by no means a resource-intensive program. It is practically undemanding to RAM and processor, which means it will run and work stably on medium or even old computers. True, in the latter case, you will have to stock up on tea and coffee in anticipation of the completion of the next compilation.
The program is distributed under a paid license, but, unlike XD and other Adobe products, you will have to pay only once for it. The app pays for itself, especially if you're a professional web designer.
Figma
Another serious solution for web designers from a relatively young but promising developer. This program is perfect for those who are used to starting projects from scratch. That is, to create a frame and the constructed base, along with ideas, to shift to a previously prepared design prototype.
The whole procedure is divided intostages and each of them can be fully controlled. This allows you to separate processes and then quickly combine them, which is very important for teamwork. If you are not working alone, then Figma will be a great help in the production of turnkey projects.
Distinctive features of the program
The interface is a set of icons at the top of the screen, which, in fact, are tools. The latter can branch for more specific project processing. Advanced users quickly master this program, but as always, beginners cannot do without studying manuals and video tutorials. The main functionality is built on the drag-n-drop principle, that is, by dragging ready-made objects or some intermediate elements to the desired coordinates. So in the convenience of the program also does not borrow.
The application is installed in classic mode and there should be no problems here. As for the resource intensity, Figma is only partially demanding on the “stuffing” of the computer. You can run and work calmly with the program on an old processor, but you will have to stock up on RAM well. Even 8 GB of RAM may not be enough, especially if you are going to do serious projects with a lot of elements. The best option would be 16 GB. In this case, there will be no freezes, delays or tedious waiting for the compilation to complete.
Program features
The application is distributed under a paid license with a monthly subscriptionboard (hello Adobe). For review, a trial period of 30 days is provided with restrictions on the number of projects. The functionality itself in this case is practically untouched and expanded to the limit.
Professional web designers strongly recommend this product to those who have decided to take this direction seriously and want to work out all the stages of creating a project. Moreover, the cost of the license is not so biting, especially if you take into account the chic features of the program.
