Sketch 2026 update adds collaborative prototyping and AI accessibility checks

Design · 3 min read

The new collaborative prototyping enables multiple designers to operate on a live prototype session: edit states, simulate interactions, and add time-based transitions while teammates watch or take control. Sketch claims latency is kept low via an optimized sync layer and conflict-resolution rules built around component ownership.

The AI accessibility checker scans artboards for contrast violations, focus order issues, and potential hit-target problems. Beyond detection, it proposes concrete fixes — alternate color palettes, reflow suggestions, and HTML-like landmark hints — which designers can accept or tailor.

Sketch integrates these features with developer handoff, exporting recommended fixes as prioritized tickets in common trackers. The update targets teams who need to scale accessibility reviews without slowing down design velocity.