Company Overview
Mockplus is a UI/UX design and prototyping tool provider headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Founded in 2014 by CEO Ren Fujun (also known as Lao Meng), Mockplus focuses on delivering an all-in-one design collaboration solution covering prototyping, design system management, design handoff, and team collaboration. It is widely used by product managers, designers, and developers, and is especially popular among Chinese designers.
Core Products
| Product | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mockplus RP | Prototyping | Rapid prototyping tool with drag-and-drop operation, interaction design and animation |
| Mockplus DS | Design System | Design system management for component libraries, style guides, and team standards |
| Mockplus Cloud | Collaboration | Cloud-based design collaboration platform for reviews, version management, and team communication |
| Mockplus iDoc | Design Handoff | Intelligent design handoff tool with automated developer annotations, asset export, and code snippets |
| Mockplus Plugins | Plugins | Plugin integrations for Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD and other design tools |
Key Strengths
- Fast & Simple: Drag-and-drop prototyping with minimal learning curve
- All-in-One Platform: Covers the full design workflow from prototyping to handoff
- China-localized: Optimized for Chinese designers with native language support and local templates
- Team Collaboration: Real-time collaborative reviews improving designer-developer communication
- Cost-effective: Competitive pricing compared to international alternatives
Use Cases
- Product Prototyping: Create interactive prototypes for mobile, web, and desktop applications
- Design System Management: Build and share component libraries, color variables, and typography styles
- Design Handoff: Auto-generate developer specs and assets to reduce communication gaps
- Team Review: Online design reviews with comments, feedback, and version iteration
- UI/UX Education: Teaching and training scenarios for learning prototyping and design fundamentals
Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Mockplus founded by Ren Fujun (Lao Meng) in Chengdu, China |
| 2015 | Released first version of Mockplus prototyping tool |
| 2017 | Surpassed 1 million users, became one of the most popular prototyping tools in China |
| 2019 | Launched Mockplus Cloud collaboration platform |
| 2021 | Released Mockplus DS design system and Mockplus iDoc design handoff |
| 2023 | Surpassed 5 million global users across 200+ countries |
| 2024 | Introduced AI-assisted design features for faster prototyping |
| 2026 | Continues expanding global presence, serving millions of design professionals |
Market Position
Mockplus holds a strong position in the Chinese UI/UX design tool market and is expanding globally. Key competitors include:
- Axure RP: Professional interactive prototyping tool with powerful features but steeper learning curve
- Sketch: Popular vector design tool for Mac with a rich plugin ecosystem
- Figma: Browser-based collaborative design tool with dominant global market share
- Adobe XD: Adobe's UX/UI design tool deeply integrated with the Adobe ecosystem
- InVision: Prototyping and collaboration platform focused on design review and user testing
- Justinmind: High-fidelity prototyping tool emphasizing interaction and animation design
- ProtoPie: High-fidelity interaction prototyping tool focused on mobile UX
