Adobe Acquires Abstract Notebooks

Today, Adobe announced the acquisition of Abstract Notebooks by bringing the functionality to the top of creators’ wish lists- native documentation and review- into the Creative Cloud ecosystem. Notebooks’ technology will simplify the design collaborating process, allowing stakeholders across the creative process to work together and iterate on concepts in real time. With this latest development in the CC space, users will now be able to seamlessly collaborate and witness the magic that happens when everyone is actually on the same page!

Today, creation is happening on new and different devices and platforms and across different geographies and time zones. With workflows becoming more collaborative, involving a whole host of stakeholders and feedback cycles. And, especially in light of the pandemic, creation is happening in completely new environments, working on distributed teams with hybrid workflows. Empowering people to create and communicate has always been core to Adobe’s mission of changing the world through digital experiences. And as creativity adapts to these changes, Adobe is on a mission to make it easier for people to create and work together with their collaborators and stakeholders, no matter how they want to work. 

Abstract’s vision aligns with that of Adobe’s about making the design process simpler and more integrated. Abstract believes that good design means more than just visuals. It has to be seen as part of a bigger picture and needs to make an impact on business—moving from design output to outcomes.

Key Features: 

• Templates to Get You Started- Choose a ready-to-use template—or create your own—to start telling the story of your designs. Give your team a shared language for each stage of the process
• Integrated Designs and Images- Sync your artboards, frames, and components directly into Notebooks. Instantly push your latest design from Figma or Sketch into a notebook when you’re ready for feedback
• Spotlight on Lightboxes- Open all images and artboards in lightbox view to zoom, comment, and annotate. Review your designs alongside the context that shows how you and the team got there
• Unlimited Free Viewer Seats- Share a Notebook with peace of mind knowing that viewer seats are free. Leadership and peers can review and provide feedback without a hitch.