{"id":139837,"date":"2020-09-03T16:24:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T21:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/?p=41750"},"modified":"2024-01-03T01:46:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T07:46:17","slug":"web-design-tools","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/web-design-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Must-Have Tools for Web Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A designer\u2019s toolkit can be the key to their success, but looking for the best web design resources can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack when it comes to the right options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably tasked with a million and one things to do as a web designer so I want to help you cut corners where you can! Having quality web design tools can completely change your creative process when it comes to delivering excellent work <em>and<\/em> pumping it out in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WP Engine, our mission is to help creatives do their best work\u2014and providing resources is a part of that! From vivid illustrations to finding the right fonts to go hand-in-hand, these tools are sure to spice up your design game and set you up from your competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There\u2019s no shame in a shortcut here or there if it lessens your work time and improves your efficiency! We\u2019ve compiled 30 must-have tools for web designers in this list:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#color\">Adobe Color<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#dreamweaver\">Adobe Dreamweaver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#xd\">Adobe XD<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#affinity\">Affinity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#atomic\">Atomic&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#avocode\">Avocode<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bootstrap\">Bootstrap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#canva\">Canva Font Combinations&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#code\">CodeKit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#divi\">Divi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#figma\">Figma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#foundation\">Foundation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#framer\">Framer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#frontify\">Frontify<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gimp\">Gimp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#google\">Google Fonts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#graphic\">Graphic Burger<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gravit\">Gravit Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hipster\">Hipster Ipsum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hover\">Hover<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#invision\">InVision<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#kyle\">Kyle Brush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#local\">Local<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#material\">Material Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#marvel\">Marvel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pen\">Pen and Paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#procreate\">Procreate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#qards\">Qards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sketch\">Sketch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#slack\">Slack<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/color.adobe.com\/create\/color-wheel\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Color<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still searching for the perfect color palette? With a little help from Adobe Color, you\u2019ll have a stunning color scheme in no time. Whether you\u2019re already working with a color or two, or you\u2019re starting from scratch, this handy little tool will help you find up to five colors that work wonderfully together. You can create a custom palette or try using one of their color rules, which include Analogous, Monochromatic, Triad, Complementary, Compound, and Shades. And the best part? This tool is completely free and you can access it right in your browser, which means no payments and no downloading. <a href=\"https:\/\/color.adobe.com\/create\/color-wheel\">Try i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/color.adobe.com\/create\/color-wheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t out!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobecolor.png\" alt=\"Adobe Color promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobecolor.png 600w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobecolor-540x270.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/color.adobe.com\/create\/color-wheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dreamweaver\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/dreamweaver.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Dreamweaver<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Adobe you can expect nothing less than perfect, and Adobe Dreamweaver is no exception to that! Dreamweaver is a one-stop-shop when it comes to coding quickly, designing faster, and streamlining the entire web design process. Dreamweaver supports a wide variety of code languages from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to adapt to you and your client\u2019s needs. Build beautifully responsive websites in a pinch\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/dreamweaver.html\">try it now<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobedreamweaver.jpeg\" alt=\"Adobe Dreamweaver logo\" class=\"wp-image-142028\" style=\"width:563px;height:317px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobedreamweaver.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobedreamweaver-540x304.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/dreamweaver.html?sdid=KKQTJ&amp;mv=search&amp;ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI9JbJp9bN6wIVCNbACh0E-wL_EAAYASAAEgLda_D_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!332993315006!e!!g!!adobe%20dreamweaver&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9JbJp9bN6wIVCNbACh0E-wL_EAAYASAAEgLda_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd.html?sdid=12B9F15S&amp;mv=Search&amp;ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIp9ntoMqJ6wIVRtbACh2nOQjXEAAYASAAEgJi9vD_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!394015009825!e!!g!!adobe%20xd!1641846436!65452675151\">Adobe XD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I know, I know\u2014it\u2019s another Adobe recommendation (the last one on this list, I promise!). There\u2019s a lot to love about what Adobe Creative Suite offers, and we can\u2019t go on without mentioning Adobe XD. This tool doesn\u2019t just tackle web design, but it goes one step further to handle UI\/UX design for different mediums such as mobile apps, voice interfaces, games, and more. If you\u2019re a web designer who\u2019s a jack of all digital developer trades\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd.html?sdid=12B9F15S&amp;mv=Search&amp;ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIp9ntoMqJ6wIVRtbACh2nOQjXEAAYASAAEgJi9vD_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!394015009825!e!!g!!adobe%20xd!1641846436!65452675151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobexd.jpeg\" alt=\"Adobe XD logo\" class=\"wp-image-142029\" style=\"width:563px;height:317px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobexd.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adobexd-540x304.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd.html?sdid=12B9F15S&amp;mv=Search&amp;ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIzu2xmNbN6wIVxMDACh3ZDgUpEAAYASAAEgLP2_D_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!429817866236!e!!g!!adobe%20xd!1641846436!65452675151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affinity\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\">Affinity Designer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Affinity Designer is here to rethink and redefine graphic design software for the modern web designer! From the smoothest, fastest photo editing and graphic design software, to the most powerful publishing software, Affinity apps are pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible with creative technology. If you\u2019re looking for a solid design bundle, then look no further than the Affinity collection. <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/affinity.png\" alt=\"affinity logo\" class=\"wp-image-142030\" style=\"width:392px;height:392px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/affinity.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/affinity-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/affinity-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/affinity-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/affinity-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affinity Designer<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atomic.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atomic<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For all fans of interactive design, Atomic is a tool you won\u2019t want to miss. It integrates with both Photoshop and Sketch to pull in your designs, and then allows you to lay out your states and instantly animate between them. Don\u2019t worry about coding \u2013 this tool is all about creating beautiful interactions in a simple way. Once you\u2019re happy with your work, you can share it with collaborators and even view it on any device, including an Apple Watch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atomic.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/atomic.jpeg\" alt=\"atomic logo\" class=\"wp-image-142031\" style=\"width:588px;height:294px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/atomic.jpeg 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/atomic-540x270.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/atomic-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atomic.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Atomic<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avocode\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avocode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avocode<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like discovering a new tool to help you collaborate with your team more effectively, and that\u2019s exactly what Avocode will do. For any designer collaborating with a developer (and vice versa), this tool will help simplify the hand-off process by including all the little details that each role needs. For example, designers don\u2019t have to worry about describing every little detail \u2013 Avocode will automatically generate the specs. And developers will have everything in one easy-to-access space and won\u2019t have to try to navigate Photoshop. It\u2019s a win-win! <a href=\"https:\/\/avocode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocode.png\" alt=\"Avocode screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-142032\" style=\"width:588px;height:309px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocode.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocode-540x284.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocode-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/avocode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Avocode.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getbootstrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bootstrap<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly design and customize mobile-first sites with Bootstrap, the world\u2019s most popular front-end open source toolkit. This application is full of Sass variables and mixins, responsive grid systems, extensive pre-built components, and powerful JavaScript plugins. It\u2019s so important to design sites to be mobile-friendly, because most users are more likely to access your site from a mobile device and search engines can derank your site if it doesn\u2019t optimize well.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/getbootstrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bootstrap.png\" alt=\"Bootstrap promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142033\" style=\"width:588px;height:365px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bootstrap.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bootstrap-540x335.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bootstrap-768x477.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/getbootstrap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bootstrap<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canva\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/font-combinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva Font Combinations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the perfect font for a project is an important decision, but finding the perfect fonts to work together is equally as (if not more) important. That\u2019s where Type Genius comes in \u2013 this nifty site will help you find a beautiful font combination. Simply choose your starting font, and it will generate recommendations for a secondary typeface. Plus, you\u2019ll even get a glimpse at a real website using that combination. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/font-combinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/canva.png\" alt=\"Canva promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142034\" style=\"width:588px;height:249px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/canva.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/canva-540x229.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/canva-768x325.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/font-combinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"code\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codekitapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CodeKit<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a developer and actually work with code, CodeKit is a nifty piece of software that will help you build the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for your site. It automatically compiles Sass, LESS, Haml, Markdown, Coffeescript, and other preprocessing languages, allowing you to develop your site in whatever language you\u2019re most productive in. It also auto-refreshes your browser as you make changes to the HTML and style, so you don\u2019t have to bounce back and forth between your text editor and your browser. It\u2019s a serious time-saver. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codekitapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/codekit.png\" alt=\"CodeKit logo\" class=\"wp-image-142035\" style=\"width:338px;height:338px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/codekit.png 450w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/codekit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/codekit-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/codekitapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codekit<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"divi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Divi<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Divi is the most popular WordPress page and theme builder in the world\u2014and for a darn good reason. Divi has really stepped up to the plate to offer web designers more customization in a completely intuitive way! The signature drag-and-drop editor offers hundreds of pre-built templates for any sort of website you need to build for your clients. It\u2019s packed with several design features from responsive editing to custom CSS control. See what the hype is all about and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/divi.png\" alt=\"Divi promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142036\" style=\"width:588px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/divi.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/divi-540x235.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/divi-768x334.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elegant Themes<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"figma\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Figma<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma is fast and powerful because it knows that your design work should be the same. Figma helps teams create, test, and ship better designs from start to finish. It\u2019s feature-heavy amenities are robust for interface design and prototyping. It features an intuitive, vector-based interface to make designing websites simple. Figma even takes it a level further by creating easy collaboration spaces so you can create and share designs with team members in a breeze. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/figma.png\" alt=\"Figma logo\" class=\"wp-image-142037\" style=\"width:588px;height:304px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/figma.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/figma-540x279.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/figma-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foundation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/get.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we all know, designing for every size screen is incredibly important, and sometimes a lot more challenging than it should be. Foundation, however, will help you create responsive sites that are ready for the future. It\u2019s a front-end framework that allows you to not only save time, but also write better code. <a href=\"https:\/\/get.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/foundation.png\" alt=\"Foundation screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-142038\" style=\"width:588px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/foundation.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/foundation-540x235.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/foundation-768x334.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/get.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundation<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"framer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.framer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Framer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re experienced with coding or just starting out, Framer provides an incredible interface to give you the best of both the code and design worlds. For beginners, this tool can help you learn how to code and prototype your ideas. For those who are already experienced, it\u2019s a great way to visualize your code and watch your ideas come to life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framer.com\/\">Try<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.framer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.framer.com\/\">it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/framer.png\" alt=\"Framer promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142039\" style=\"width:588px;height:294px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/framer.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/framer-540x270.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/framer-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.framer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Framer<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frontify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontify.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frontify<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is incredibly handy when you\u2019re working with multiple designers on a project. It\u2019ll help you create living brand guidelines and smart UI libraries, so everyone always has access to the information they need. (And you won\u2019t have to create the brand guide book from scratch!) Plus, the workspace was built to maximize efficiency when collaborating, so working with others will be a super smooth process. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontify.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/frontify.jpeg\" alt=\"Frontify promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/frontify.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/frontify-540x270.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frontify.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Frontify<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gimp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gimp<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gimp is an incredibly useful (and free) cross-platform image editor. It\u2019s open source so you\u2019re able to customize the code and apply any changes you\u2019d like to the software. It\u2019s compatible with many different operating systems, code languages, and third-party plugins. If you don\u2019t want to pay an arm and a leg for quality image and design software, this one\u2019s a good alternative to Adobe! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gimp.png\" alt=\"Gimp logo\" class=\"wp-image-142041\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gimp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fonts.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Fonts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every web designer needs to have a stellar selection of fonts to choose from, and with Google fonts, you\u2019ll have over 500 options to sort through. Plus, it\u2019s super simple to use. All you have to do is find one you\u2019d like to use, then enable it on your website with a simple line of code\u2014that\u2019s it! It\u2019s easy-peasy and a great resource to have in your toolkit. <a href=\"https:\/\/fonts.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/googlefonts.png\" alt=\"Google Fonts logo\" class=\"wp-image-142042\" style=\"width:588px;height:309px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/googlefonts.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/googlefonts-540x284.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/googlefonts-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/fonts.google.com\/\">Google Fonts<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"graphic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicburger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graphic Burger<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re on the hunt for a fancy new font, a realistic product mock-up, or a seamless background for your next pattern, Graphic Burger probably has what you\u2019re looking for. This site is full of free resources to help you draft up beautiful designs. Plus, if you\u2019re looking for something specific, you can use the search feature to find the perfect asset. <a href=\"https:\/\/graphicburger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/graphicburger.png\" alt=\"Graphic Burger logo\" class=\"wp-image-142043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/graphicburger.png 600w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/graphicburger-540x214.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/graphicburger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graphic Burger<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gravit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designer.io\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravit Designer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tired of the typical design software? Gravit is a free design tool that runs right in your browser; no downloading required! It\u2019s perfect for whipping up quick social images or simple graphics. And with a large variety of templates to start with, it\u2019s perfect for new designers to experiment or for teaching your clients how to design their own content. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designer.io\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gravit.jpeg\" alt=\"Gravit Designer logo\" class=\"wp-image-142044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gravit.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gravit-540x270.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designer.io\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designer.io\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Designer<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hipster\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hipsum.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hipster Ipsum<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lorem Ipsum is so last year. These days, there\u2019s a filler text generator for just about any topic you\u2019d like. Naturally, we wanted to include Hipster Ipsum for all of you artisanal coffee drinking designers out there, but some other clever options include: Bacon Ipsum, Cat Ipsum, and Hairy Ipsum. To spruce up your mockups, try using your favorite Ipsum generator, or surprise your clients by finding one they\u2019d like. <a href=\"https:\/\/hipsum.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Hipster Ipsum here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hipster.png\" alt=\"Hipster Ipsum logo\" class=\"wp-image-142049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hipster.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hipster-540x244.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hipster-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/hipsum.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hipster Ipsum<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hover<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering domains isn\u2019t always the most fun thing to do in the world, but Hover sure helps the process! It\u2019s just a super simple way to register domain names and is very straightforward with pricing\u2014don\u2019t worry about any wacky fees or hidden costs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hover.png\" alt=\"Hover logo\" class=\"wp-image-142060\" style=\"width:392px;height:392px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hover.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hover-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hover-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hover-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/hover-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hover.com\/\">Hover<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"invision\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.invisionapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">InVision<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>InVision is a design mockup prototyping tool that brings your designs to life. Built to foster collaboration and iteration, InVision helps you design, review, and user-test a product before writing a single line of code and allows your team members to interact with and give feedback on your work. With tools for design prototyping, feedback, task management, and version&nbsp;control, InVision is an incredibly powerful design tool. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.invisionapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/invision.png\" alt=\"InVision logo\" class=\"wp-image-142061\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisionapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVision<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kyle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kylebrush.com\/\">Kyle Brush&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all Photoshop artists\u2013Kyle Brush is a favorite among designer tools. Created by Kyle T. 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It&#8217;s a fuss-free way to locally develop WordPress sites thanks to its one-click installation, instant hosting connect controls, and great support when you run into a hiccup. It&#8217;s trusted by over 100,000+ talented developers from around the world (and the best part\u2014it&#8217;s free)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the world&#8217;s fastest growing local development application <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/local.png\" alt=\"Local promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-142063\" style=\"width:588px;height:313px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/local.png 784w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/local-540x287.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/local-768x408.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"material\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/material.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">Material Design<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Material design is still one of the most popular, open source design applications. It also joined the Google family, so you know it\u2019s a quality tool. With Material Design, you can prototype with the latest material design components, interactive effects, and more on any device. It\u2019s incredibly fast and makes collaborating with the rest of your team super duper simple. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/material.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/material.jpeg\" alt=\"Material Design logo\" class=\"wp-image-142064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/material.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/material-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/material-360x360.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: Material Design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marvel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marvel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prototyping is an incredibly important phase of the design process, which is what Marvel aims to help you excel at. You can create work directly in the app or add in graphics from Sketch or Photoshop. It\u2019s an easy process to add in gestures and transitions, so you and your team can envision exactly what your work will feel like once it\u2019s live. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Try it out<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marvel.png\" alt=\"Marvel logo\" class=\"wp-image-142065\" style=\"width:384px;height:384px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marvel.png 512w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marvel-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marvel-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marvel<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pen\">Pen and Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, this isn\u2019t some fancy new software, it\u2019s just good old pens and paper. No matter how advanced design tools get, there\u2019s nothing that\u2019s quite the same as just sketching your ideas out on paper. Plus, there are lots of notebooks out there that are tailored towards designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2019-03-22_Relaunching-the-Layout-8122-1-784x523.jpg\" alt=\"A person sketches a design in a notebook next to a Captain America coffee mug\" class=\"wp-image-41818\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procreate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/procreate.art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Procreate<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully you\u2019ve heard of this tool before because it\u2019s making huge waves in the creative industry! Procreate is the creative web designer\u2019s best friend. 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