True to the SketchBook brand, the UI of the 2014 version was minimalist. It famously featured the "lagoon" marking menu system. By right-clicking and dragging, artists could access tools without moving their cursor to a toolbar, drastically speeding up the drawing process. The dark interface helped the artwork stand out, reducing eye strain during long sessions.

For many designers, it represented the "sweet spot" where the freedom of freehand drawing met the technical requirements of industrial manufacturing.

: The software was often bundled as a "plug-in" or companion for AutoCAD 2014, allowing designers to add expressive, hand-drawn styles directly onto technical CAD layouts. Dynamic Curve Manipulation

The 2014 version of Sketchbook Designer introduced several new features, including: