Essential Tools & Resources

  • Canva – A simple design tool for social media, presentations, and more. Free plan available.

  • Figma – A collaborative UI/UX design tool with a free plan for individuals and small teams.

  • GIMP – A free, open-source alternative to Photoshop for image editing.

  • Krita – A professional tool for digital painting and animation.


  • Adobe Photoshop – The industry leader in raster image editing and graphic design.

  • Adobe Illustrator – A vector graphics tool used for logo and illustration design.

  • CorelDRAW – A professional alternative to Illustrator for vector design.

  • Canva Pro – Unlocks premium templates, elements, and brand tools.

  • Figma Professional & Organization Plans – Advanced collaboration, version control, and additional design features.

  • Affinity Designer – A budget-friendly alternative to Illustrator with powerful vector tools.

  • Affinity Photo – A professional photo editing tool similar to Photoshop.

  • Sketch – A UI/UX design tool for macOS with vector-based features.


πŸ“₯ Free Sites for Design Resources (Stock Images, Icons, & Mockups)

  • Freepik – Free and premium stock images, vectors, and PSD files.

  • Unsplash – High-quality, royalty-free stock photos.

  • Pexels – Free stock images and videos for personal & commercial use.

  • Mockup World – A collection of free Photoshop mockups for branding and product design.

  • Flaticon – Free and premium icons in various styles.

  • Icons8 – Free icons, illustrations, and UI elements.


πŸ”€ Free Sites for Fonts (Typography Resources)

  • DaFont – Thousands of free fonts for personal and commercial use.

  • Google Fonts – A huge library of open-source web fonts.

  • 1001 Fonts – A collection of free and premium fonts.

  • Font Squirrel – Free fonts with commercial licenses.


🎨 Free Sites for Color Inspiration & Palette Generation

  • Coolors – A fast color scheme generator with AI-powered features.

  • Color Hunt – A curated collection of modern color palettes.

  • Adobe Color – Advanced color wheel and palette creation tool.

  • Paletton – A tool for generating harmonious color combinations.

Note: Many of these sites and tools offer premium plans with additional features for professionals who need more advanced resources.

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