Accomplice

Accomplice is a native macOS design application that integrates bitmap and vector editing capabilities onto a single canvas. It operates locally and offline, reviving the design philosophy of tools like Macromedia Fireworks. Key features include a hybrid pixel and path drawing environment, non-destructive live effects such as shadows and glows, and a symbol system for reusable components. Its technical mechanism embeds the editable source document directly within a standard PNG file, making every asset its own preview and eliminating the need for separate source and export files. This tool is built for product designers, UI/UX specialists, and digital illustrators who prioritize speed and file ownership over cloud-based systems. A primary workflow involves creating application interfaces by drawing vector layouts and icons, then applying bitmap textures or image edits directly without switching programs. Designers can also use it to produce web graphics, building components with editable effects and managing them as reusable symbols in a library before preparing assets for export from a lightweight, self-contained project file.