Many students who want to switch to UI design have asked Xiaoqian, what kind of software should UI designers use? Today, Xiaoqian will introduce it to everyone. If you like, don’t forget to collect and forward it to your friends.
The software UI designers should learn
1. PS[Photoshop] graphics processing software
Adobe Photoshop, referred to as "PS", is an image processing software developed and distributed by Adobe Systems.
Photoshop mainly deals with digital images composed of pixels. Using its numerous editing and drawing tools, you can effectively edit pictures. ps has many functions, which are involved in image, graphics, text, video, publishing and other aspects.
In 2003, Adobe Photoshop 8 was renamed Adobe Photoshop CS. In July 2013, Adobe launched a new version of Photoshop CC. Since then, Photoshop CS6 as the last version of the Adobe CS series has been replaced by the new CC series.
In fact, PS is a very powerful software. As far as I am concerned, the functions I use the most: P-picture, image synthesis, illustration, UI interface, image toning, image processing, etc. Of course, the use of powerful functions certainly does not stop there. Everyone uses software for different purposes and frequency of use.
2. AI[illustrator] Appropriate drawing software
Illustrator, often referred to as "AI", is an industry-standard vector illustration software used in publishing, multimedia, and online graphics. As a very good vector graphics processing tool, the software is mainly used in printing and publishing, poster book layout, professional illustration, multimedia image processing and Internet page production, etc. It can also provide high precision and control for line drafts, suitable for Produce any complex project from small design to large.
In the UI design position, AI is basically used more for: LOGO design icon drawing, illustration, font design, and typesetting. Basically, printing materials can be made with AI.
3. Sketch [UI interface design artifact]
Sketch Mac version is a very easy to use and powerful vector drawing software. Sketch Mac version is based on unlimited scale and level of drawing space, color palette, panel, menu, window and control, although it is simple to use. , It provides powerful vector drawing and text tools. Such as perfect Boolean operations, symbols, and powerful rulers, reference lines and grids. The cracked version of Sketch for Mac has an innovative and fresh appearance. Its deliberately minimalist design is based on a drawing space of unlimited sizes and layers, without palettes, panels, menus, windows and controls.
4.XD [UI interface design dual system available]
Adobe XD is a fast and powerful UI/UX design solution for websites and applications. It can realize design, wireframe, animation production, prototype creation, collaboration and sharing, etc., with all functions.
5. Figma [UI interface design artifact] rising star
Figma: A browser-based interface design collaboration tool that can save the project in the cloud at all times, so that it can ensure that multiple users can comment or modify the design in real time. It has three very notable features: real-time collaboration, vector grid, and version history. The most important thing is that this tool is very convenient and can handle more than 20 artboards in one document at the same time. (Figma has a client, but when you create a new project, it will still open like a browser, but it will not cause any impact.) The figma client can also be used with confidence. It is also real-time cloud synchronization, and the most important thing is real-time collaboration!
6. C4D 3D modeling software
CINEMA 4D literally means 4D movie, but it is a 3D presentation software, developed by Maxon Computer in Germany. It is known for its extremely high computing speed and powerful rendering plug-ins. The functions of many modules represent the results of technological progress in similar software. And it is outstanding in all kinds of movies depicted with it, and as its more and more mature technology is valued by more and more film companies, it is foreseeable that its future will be brighter.
Cinema 4D is widely used, and has excellent performance in advertising, film, industrial design, etc. For example, the staff of the 3D shadow motion research room of the movie "Avatar" has used Cinema 4D to produce some scenes, which are seen in such blockbusters. The performance of C4D is excellent. It is becoming the first choice of many artists and film companies, and Cinema 4D has matured.
7. Axure RP interactive prototype software
Axure RP is a professional rapid prototyping tool. Axure (pronounced: Ack-sure), on behalf of the US Axure company; RP is the abbreviation of Rapid Prototyping (rapid prototyping). Currently the highest version 9.0
Axure RP is the flagship product of Axure Software Solution in the United States. It is a professional rapid prototyping tool that allows experts responsible for defining requirements and specifications, design functions and interfaces to quickly create wireframes, flowcharts, prototypes and Specification document. As a professional prototyping tool, it can quickly and efficiently create prototypes, while supporting multi-person collaborative design and version control management.
8.AE 【Adobe after Effects】
Adobe After Effects referred to as "AE" is a graphic video processing software launched by Adobe, suitable for organizations engaged in design and video special effects, including television stations, animation production companies, personal post-production studios and multimedia studios. Belongs to the late stage software of layer type.
Adobe After Effects software can help you efficiently and accurately create countless kinds of eye-catching dynamic graphics and stunning visual effects. Utilize unparalleled tight integration with other Adobe software and highly flexible 2D and 3D compositing, as well as hundreds of preset effects and animations to add refreshing effects to your movies, videos, DVDs and Macromedia Flash works.
At present, UI designers also use AE to do some UI interaction effects. Exporting JSON files through the cooperation of plug-ins is also the best choice for UI designers.
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