WWDC 2026 was a memorable event for 4Axis Technologies.
During Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, two of our creative apps were featured across two of the conference’s most important presentations.
Drawing Desk appeared during the WWDC 2026 keynote as part of Apple’s App Store app icon displays, while SketchPro was highlighted during the Platform State of the Union presentation as an example of Apple’s new Liquid Glass design system in action.
For the teams behind both apps, it was an exciting moment and a reflection of years spent building creative experiences for artists, students, and creators around the world.
What Is WWDC?
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is the company’s annual event for developers, designers, and technology creators.
Each year, Apple introduces the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS while unveiling new technologies, frameworks, and design systems that shape the future of app development.
WWDC 2026 introduced major updates across Apple’s platforms, including advancements in Apple Intelligence and the introduction of the new Liquid Glass design language.
Among the thousands of apps available across Apple’s ecosystem, Drawing Desk and SketchPro were both featured during the event.
Drawing Desk Featured During the WWDC Keynote
During Apple’s keynote presentation, viewers were shown a large display of App Store icons representing the diverse range of apps available across Apple’s platforms.
Among those apps was Drawing Desk.
Seeing Drawing Desk included in this showcase was a proud moment for the team and the millions of users who use the app to learn, practice, and enjoy digital art.
What Is Drawing Desk?
Drawing Desk is one of the world’s leading learn-to-draw and digital art apps, helping artists of all ages develop their skills through easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons.
The app offers more than 1,000 interactive drawing lessons covering:
- Anime and manga
- Kawaii art
- Animals and nature
- Flowers and botanical art
- Seasonal and holiday artwork
- Doodles and creative sketches
Unlike traditional video tutorials, Drawing Desk combines guided learning, interactive practice, and structured lessons that help users improve while actively drawing.
Today, millions of artists, students, hobbyists, and families use Drawing Desk across iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web.
SketchPro Highlighted During the Platform State of the Union
The Platform State of the Union is Apple’s developer-focused presentation that follows the keynote each year.
During the session, Apple engineers explore new technologies, design systems, and best practices that developers can use to build better apps.
At WWDC 2026, Apple highlighted SketchPro while discussing the new Liquid Glass design system.
Apple stated:
“The new design is making apps more expressive and delightful while staying instantly familiar to users. It looks great in apps like SketchPro, where translucent brush panels and controls let artwork show through, even while you switch between tools.”
For the SketchPro team, it was exciting to see the app referenced during a presentation viewed by developers around the world.
What Is SketchPro?
SketchPro is a professional drawing and painting app built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.
Designed for illustrators, designers, concept artists, comic creators, and digital painters, SketchPro provides advanced creative tools in a streamlined and intuitive interface.
Features include:
- 100+ customizable brushes
- Unlimited layers
- Apple Pencil support
- Symmetry tools
- Time-lapse recording
- AI Text-to-Art
- Sketch-to-Image conversion
- Auto Colorization
- Magic Edit tools
- Cloud project synchronization
Whether creating illustrations, concept art, manga, comics, or digital paintings, SketchPro helps artists move seamlessly from idea to finished artwork.
What Is Apple’s Liquid Glass Design?
Liquid Glass is Apple’s new design language introduced at WWDC 2025.
The system focuses on transparency, depth, and responsiveness while allowing content to remain the center of attention.
For creative apps such as SketchPro, this means interface elements can remain accessible without distracting from the artwork itself.
The translucent brush panels highlighted by Apple help artists maintain visibility of their canvas while working, creating a more immersive creative experience.
What This Means for 4Axis Technologies
Having both Drawing Desk and SketchPro featured during WWDC 2026 represents an important milestone for 4Axis Technologies.
It reflects years of investment in creating products that help people learn, create, and express themselves through digital art.
Drawing Desk continues to make art education more accessible through interactive learning experiences, while SketchPro empowers professional creators with powerful digital art tools.
Together, the two apps serve millions of users across multiple platforms and represent 4Axis Technologies’ commitment to building innovative creative software.
Building the Future of Creativity
As Apple continues to introduce new technologies and experiences, 4Axis Technologies remains focused on creating products that help artists unlock their creativity.
From beginners learning their first drawing techniques to professional illustrators creating advanced artwork, Drawing Desk and SketchPro are designed to support every stage of the creative journey.
WWDC 2026 was a proud moment for our team, and we’re excited about what comes next.
Explore the Apps Featured at WWDC 2026
Drawing Desk
Learn to draw with 1,000+ easy-to-follow, step-by-step drawing lessons for all ages and skill levels.
SketchPro
Create professional illustrations, digital paintings, concept art, and designs with advanced creative tools and AI-powered features.
Start your creative journey today with the apps featured during Apple WWDC 2026.