What is new in uxdeck

The canvas opens in dark mode and wears its own violet.

• NewDark mode by default, with light and system themes one click away.
• NewA violet accent for selection, focus and the main action on each screen.

Draw and edit vectors, combine shapes, import SVG and style text in more ways.

• NewThe Pen tool and point editing, including on rotated and flipped shapes.
• NewUnion, subtract, intersect and exclude, with shapes that stay editable, and Flatten.
• NewPaste or drop SVG files and code as editable vectors.
• NewPaste or drop images straight onto the canvas.
• NewItalic text, bulleted and numbered lists, and layout grids on frames.
• ImprovedThe coach and Checks understand vectors, combined shapes, sticky notes and images.

Keep many files, open them in tabs, and pick up where you left off.

• NewHome lists your files with previews: open, rename, duplicate and archive them.
• NewOpen several files at once in tabs.
• NewFiles and images are saved as you work, with room for large designs.
• NewAuto layout on any frame, Alt-drag to duplicate, and the keyboard shortcuts designers know with a shortcuts sheet.
• NewRulers, pixel grid, outlines, rotation and editable sizes you can drag to change.
• NewEdits appear live in every open tab of the same file.
• ImprovedMade for tablets and computers, with larger touch targets on tablets.

The uxspot.io coach, the same one as in the uxspot plugin for Figma, reviews your screens and explains why.

• NewThe coach panel from the uxspot.io Figma plugin, with all its checks and cited guidelines.
• NewPick a brief, design to it, and get a grade with the reasons behind each line.
• NewThe coach also points out what you did well.
• NewThe Checklist tab runs uxspot.io checklists on your screen.
• NewA Reference tab to search the glossary, lessons and checklists.
• NewExport to HTML or Tailwind, with the coach’s notes included.
• NewCoding agents like Claude Code and Cursor can design on your open canvas.
• NewPrototype states, preview and frame presets for phones, tablets and desktops.

Resizable side panels and a clearer layers list.

• NewDocked side panels you can resize and hide.
• ImprovedA clearer file sidebar with pages and layers.

A design canvas with a coach that speaks up while you work, like a mentor rather than a checklist.

• NewA canvas with frames, shapes and text, and a design panel for colour, type, strokes and effects.
• NewA coach that notices contrast, tap targets, hierarchy and more as you design, one tip at a time.
• NewChoose how chatty the coach is, dismiss tips, or ask how you are doing.
• NewBriefs to practise on.