Welcome home, Sketchbook

We’re excited to announce that the app formerly known as Autodesk SketchBook has spun off and is now Sketchbook.

Wait, what?

The Sketchbook app has a long history, but it was always just one part of a bigger company. First of Alias|Wavefront and later Autodesk, where it grew from desktop to mobile and tablet and became beloved by over 10 million people around the world.

Now Sketchbook is the company. We’re an independent entity, wholly focused on the app, its users, and its future. 

So what’s changing? Our team has been part of Sketchbook’s past, we deeply value the legacy of the app and the loyalty of its fan base (though yes, we did get rid of the capital ‘B’ in the name). We’re going to build on that legacy, embracing everything that a sketchbook can be in supporting creativity, art and expression. We’ve got a roadmap of updates planned, many of which are based on requests from Sketchbook users. And some new ideas too, which we look forward to sharing soon. 

But first we want to make sure this transition is smooth for the millions already using Sketchbook on Android, iOS, Mac and Windows. The apps will move from Autodesk to Sketchbook in the platform stores over the upcoming days.

As Sketchbook starts this new chapter, we want to thank the team at Autodesk for their incredible support throughout this process. It’s been quite a journey and they have worked tirelessly every step of the way, with their #1 goal to make sure Sketchbook users are supported and nurtured through the transition and into the future. You can read Thomas Heermann’s message about the transition on the Autodesk SketchBook blog. 

Huge thanks to the artists who created the work we are showcasing on our site and in the app stores. Several of you have supported Sketchbook for years and we are deeply grateful for your continued help, trust and insight. And for keeping our secret ;).

And finally, thanks to our small but mighty team for their incredible job getting us lined up for launch, and the work they have already underway on the next Sketchbook update. We are so lucky to have you with us, you amaze us every day with yet more awesomeness.

We look forward to the road ahead and adding more great moments to the history of Sketchbook!

LeeAnn & Chris
Sketchbook, Inc.