Roadmap

Implement WESley (new Editor)

WESley provides a more modern editing experience and is the foundation for future improvements in Activator. With WESley, we will be able to add new functionality more quickly and support both simple and advanced editing needs.

User Notification System

Extended Notifications is another layer to the Snackbar notifications. It will provide the user with a log of prior notifications, which are (persistently) gathered and found in the Notification Bell.

Designer Lite

For teams who don’t need the full set of design capabilities, Designer Lite will offer a simplified mode that makes it faster and easier to create content. This will help broaden access to Activator by reducing the learning curve and ensuring different roles can work more efficiently.

Translate with Arcane

We are expanding Activator’s translation workflows with built-in AI support through Arcane. This will allow teams to generate and manage translations faster, reducing turnaround time and ensuring global content can be adapted quickly and consistently.

CSS Variables

We are adding support for CSS variables to enable more consistent styling across design systems. This gives design teams more flexibility and ensures content stays on brand, even when scaling across multiple markets and templates.

Channel: Briefs

Share

We are redesigning how sharing works in Activator. The new approach will make it easier for teams to distribute content securely and in line with client requirements.

Copy/Paste (Briefcase)

The Briefcase enables copying across documents using the same Design System. Copy as many items as you need from one document, open another document, and see your copied items displayed in the Briefcase to simply drag into your document.

Upload assets to DAM

Teams will be able to upload assets directly from Activator into their connected DAM systems. This closes a workflow gap and eliminates the need for manual steps, helping ensure assets are always stored in the right place.

Drag and Drop

We are introducing drag-and-drop functionality to simplify content creation. Users will be able to add and rearrange content more intuitively, saving time and making the experience more user-friendly.

Nested Collections

We will introduce support for nested collections, making it easier to organize complex content hierarchies. This is particularly valuable for large global teams managing multiple brands and markets.

Reference Feature

A new capability requested by our clients, the Reference Feature will allow teams to manage reference material in a more structured way. This will make compliance processes smoother and ensure key information is always accessible.

MLR Report for Collections

Generate detailed MLR reports for Collections with overviews, slide details, page numbering, and more.

CDN Rendition Selection

To give teams more control over performance and delivery, we will introduce the ability to select specific CDN renditions of assets. This ensures content is optimized for different devices and channels.

Compare

Enable side-by-side comparison of two documents during translation, helping users align and verify localized content more easily and accurately.

Favorites

Mark a document as a favorite by clicking the star icon to make it easy to find again. All your favorites are available from the tab on the Dashboard.

Where Used

Users should be able to see where a document or asset is used across Collections and other documents, helping manage dependencies.

Document Renditions

Further down the roadmap, we will introduce document renditions, expanding flexibility in how content is exported and delivered to external systems.

Collaborative Editing

We plan to introduce real-time collaborative editing, allowing multiple team members to work on the same content at once. This will bring Activator closer to modern collaboration tools and improve efficiency for distributed teams.

Notes

Notes make it possible to leave comments directly in the document, potentially for someone else to review or change.

Source code editor

Add a dedicated source code editor allowing users to edit document source directly in Activator.

Activator AI Capabilities

Looking ahead, we will expand AI support in Activator beyond translations. Arcane will help suggest layouts, check compliance rules, and optimize content for better performance. This will further reduce time-to-market and empower teams with intelligent assistance.

Fusion 3 - standard components