The Sunset of Adobe XD and the Rise of Collaborative UX Stacks

UX Perspective

The Sunset of Adobe XD and the Rise of Collaborative UX Stacks

Why teams are moving from isolated design tools to connected ecosystems built for faster product collaboration.

Adobe XD had strengths, but modern product teams now optimize for real-time collaboration, system governance, and rapid iteration.

Why Teams Migrate

  • Shared multiplayer workflows.
  • Better component and token synchronization.
  • Easier cross-functional handoff.

Decision Lens

The best tool is the one that improves team throughput and quality. For most organizations, that means choosing ecosystems that connect design, content, engineering, and research.