Special Edition: The Rise and Fall of InVision with Jay Demetillo

We will be diving into the fascinating story of the rise and fall of InVision. In this episode, join host Harrison Wheeler and special guest Jay Demetillo as they take you on a journey through the history of InVision and discuss the impact it had on the design industry. They explore the evolution of design tools, from the days of Photoshop and Dreamweaver to the emergence of Sketch and the game-changing introduction of InVision. Join us as we reminisce about the challenges designers faced, the joy of collaborative work, and the race to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving design tool landscape. About The Guest(s):Jay Demetillo is a design practitioner with extensive experience in the industry. He has traveled the world giving talks on design and has a deep understanding of the importance of inclusive design and bringing value to design through business.Key Takeaways:InVision was a disruptive design tool that gained popularity in 2014-2015 with its cloud-based sharing and commenting features.InVision failed to keep up with competitors like Sketch and Figma due to a lack of updates and communication.Invision's collaborative tool, Freehand tool was acquired by Miro in 2023.Invsion announced their termination of services by end of the 2024 calendar year. Show notes:00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebration00:29 The Rise and Fall of InVision02:04 The Evolution of Design Tools02:23 The Emergence of Collaborative Work02:51 Insights and Anecdotes03:52 Jay's World Tour and Talks06:39 The Rise and Fall of Envision: A Discussion10:10 The Challenges of Designing for Multiple Devices11:39 The Emergence of Sketch17:01 The Role of Zeppelin in the Design Process18:13 Discussing Envision's Early Days18:41 Introduction to Envision's Features20:22 The Impact on User Testing22:14 Marketing and Community Engagement24:30 Investment and Funding25:17 Product Updates and Innovations27:32 The Downfall of InVision Studio33:17 Reflecting on InVision's Missteps35:10 Final Thoughts on InVision's Journey Get full access to Technically Speaking at www.technicallyspeakinghw.com/subscribe