### Sketch Update Brings New Glass Visuals
Sketch has unveiled a notable update today, showcasing cutting-edge Liquid Glass-like visuals that improve design functionalities with blur, distortion, depth, and chromatic aberration controls. This update, titled Barcelona (2025.2.1), is part of Sketch’s continuous development initiatives, while the company remains focused on its macOS Tahoe 26 overhaul.
#### New Glass Visuals with Personalized Controls
The key highlight of this update is the fresh glass visual, accessible in the Effects section of the Inspector. Users can select default configurations that produce a frosted glass look or tailor various parameters to obtain their preferred appearance. The customizable settings comprise:
– **Blur**: Regulate the smoothness of the glass visual.
– **Distortion**: Alter how the glass bends light and objects behind it.
– **Depth**: Modify the illusion of layers within the glass visual.
– **Chromatic Aberration**: Add color fringing for a more vibrant look.
– **Brightness**: Change the light intensity that passes through the glass.
– **Saturation**: Adjust the richness of colors visible through the glass.
– **Specular Highlights**: Introduce reflective spots that shine light, boosting realism.
Along with the glass visuals, Sketch Barcelona introduces numerous other styling and design enhancements. Significant features include a concentric corners tool, progressive blurs, progressive alpha tweaks, and a refreshed Apple UI library that consists of assets and elements for macOS 26 and iOS 26.
#### System Requirements and Additional Details
To take advantage of Sketch 2025.2.1, users need to have macOS Sonoma 14.0 or higher installed on their devices. For those curious about a comprehensive overview of the modifications and improvements, the complete changelog is accessible on the [Barcelona update page](https://www.sketch.com/changelog/barcelona/).
This update signifies a considerable progression for Sketch users, equipping them with robust new tools to easily create visually captivating designs.
