Software

Design tools worth a look, from open-source staples to newer apps.

SoftwareFree plan, paid plans for teams

Figma

Browser-based interface design with real-time collaboration, components, variables and prototyping.

UI/UXWeb
SoftwareFree and open source

Blender

Free, open-source 3D suite for modelling, sculpting, animation, rendering and compositing.

3DMotion
SoftwareFree and open source

Penpot

Open-source design and prototyping tool built on web standards, which you can use online or self-host.

UI/UXWeb
SoftwareFree plan, paid plans

Spline

Design interactive 3D scenes in the browser and embed them on websites without writing WebGL.

3DWebUI/UX
SoftwareFree plan, paid plans

Rive

Build interactive, state-driven animations that run in apps, games and websites from a tiny file.

MotionUI/UXWeb
SoftwareFree plan, paid site plans

Framer

Design and publish responsive websites visually, with animation, CMS and hosting built in.

WebUI/UX
SoftwareFree version, paid Studio version

DaVinci Resolve

Editing, colour grading, visual effects and audio post-production in one application, with a capable free version.

Motion
SoftwareFree and open source

Inkscape

Free, open-source vector editor for illustration, icons, diagrams and anything that should scale cleanly.

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