If application creation is your thing, you might be interested in the new free extension that has been created to be used with the excellent Sketch 3 graphics application.
Magic Mirror is a Sketch 3 Plugin that can be used to quickly create mockups of applications to show clients or and can create a perspective-transformed image from an artboard and apply it to a shape.
Features and Benefits of Magic Mirror
Magic Mirror stands out due to its unique approach to mirroring. Unlike Symbols, Magic Mirror uses a Pattern Fill to perform the mirroring. This allows it to mirror any number of Artboards to any number of shape layers in any size, any angle, and also respond to the shape’s distortion (perspective transformation). This flexibility is particularly useful for designers who need to create realistic mockups that accurately represent how their designs will look in real-world scenarios.
Another significant advantage of Magic Mirror is that it does not modify the original bitmap in a destructive way. Since the plugin sources from an Artboard, the original bitmap remains intact. This is a crucial feature for designers who need to make frequent updates and adjustments to their designs. By using Shape layers instead of Bitmap layers, editable paths are preserved and can be easily updated, ensuring that the design process remains smooth and efficient.
How to Use Magic Mirror
Watch the quick demo below to see how the plugin works and jump over to the official website to download the plugin for installation with the Sketch 3 app available from the iTunes Mac app store.
Unlike Symbols, Magic Mirror uses a Pattern Fill to perform the mirroring. It can mirror any number of Artboards to any number of shape layers in any size, any angle, but also responds to the shape’s distortion (perspective transformation).
Unlike when editing Bitmaps in Sketch, Magic Mirror does not modify the original bitmap in a destructive way (since we’re sourcing from an Artboard). Using Shape layers instead of Bitmap layers, editable paths are preserved and can be easily updated.
To get started with Magic Mirror, you can follow these simple steps:
1. Download and Install: Visit the official Magic Mirror website and download the plugin. Follow the installation instructions to integrate it with your Sketch 3 application.
2. Create Your Artboard: Design your application interface on an Artboard within Sketch 3.
3. Apply Magic Mirror: Select the shape layer where you want to apply the perspective transformation. Use Magic Mirror to mirror the Artboard onto the shape layer.
4. Adjust and Refine: Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the mockup looks perfect. The non-destructive nature of Magic Mirror allows you to tweak your design without losing any original data.
Magic Mirror is an invaluable tool for designers who need to create high-quality, realistic mockups quickly and efficiently. Its ability to handle multiple Artboards and shape layers, combined with its non-destructive editing capabilities, makes it a must-have extension for anyone using Sketch 3.
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