What is the alternative to Microsoft Expression Design?

Question

Microsoft

There used to be such a wonderful program. Very convenient and smart UI. Nothing extra.
For prototyping and design development, I did not find anything better than her.
But, to my greatest regret, Microsoft refused to develop this product.
Recommend an alternative to MS Expression Design. To also quickly, conveniently and easily create concepts, draw vector graphics and create layouts for websites.
The main focus is on usability and application speed.
Mountains of functions are not needed. What is needed is the base - simple primitives, fills, gradients, shadows, alignment.

Answer 1

paint.net?