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Sketch

Sketch

Sketch provides a streamlined, Mac-optimized design platform specifically built for digital product design, offering powerful vector editing, prototyping, and collaboration features that enable designers and teams to create high-quality user interfaces efficiently.

sketch.comThe Hague, South Holland, NetherlandsFounded 2010

Last updated May 11, 2026

Industry
Design Software
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Employee Count
51-200
Funding
$20M
Revenue Range
$50M-$100M
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading Mac-native design tool for UI/UX design with strong market presence among digital product designers

Overview

Sketch is a vector-based design platform primarily focused on digital product design, UI/UX workflows, and interface design. Founded in the Netherlands, Sketch revolutionized the design tool landscape by creating a Mac-native application specifically optimized for screen design, moving away from traditional graphic design tools. The platform has become a cornerstone tool for designers, product teams, and design systems, offering an intuitive interface combined with powerful vector editing capabilities, prototyping features, and collaborative workflows. While Sketch is not a traditional AdTech company, it plays an important role in the broader digital ecosystem by enabling designers to create user interfaces, landing pages, display advertisements, and marketing materials that are essential to digital advertising campaigns. The platform has evolved from a desktop-only application to include cloud-based collaboration features, allowing teams to share designs, create design systems, and maintain brand consistency across digital properties. Sketch competes in the design tool market against platforms like Figma, Adobe XD, and other interface design solutions.

Products & Features

Sketch for Mac

Native macOS application for vector-based design with focus on UI/UX and digital product design

Sketch Cloud

Cloud-based platform for sharing designs, prototypes, and collaborating with team members and stakeholders

Sketch Workspace

Collaborative workspace for teams to manage design files, libraries, and design systems

Sketch Libraries

Shared design system components and symbols that can be used across multiple documents and teams

Key Features
Vector editing toolsSymbols and reusable componentsPrototyping and interactive previewsDesign system managementCloud collaborationPlugin ecosystemArtboard and responsive designExport and handoff toolsVersion controlShared libraries
Use Cases
UI/UX design for web and mobile applicationsWebsite and landing page designDesign system creation and managementPrototyping and user flow designIcon and graphic designMarketing material and ad creative designBrand identity and style guide developmentCollaborative design reviews
Customer Segments
UI/UX designersProduct designersDesign teams and agenciesDigital product companiesStartups and tech companiesMarketing teamsFreelance designers

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