Introduction
Whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced designer, having the right tools can make your workflow faster, smoother, and more creative. Here’s a curated toolkit that covers every stage of UI/UX design — from brainstorming to testing.
Design & Wireframing
🖌️ Figma – Collaborative cloud-based UI design.
📐 Sketch – Vector design tool for Mac.
🎨 Adobe XD – Fast UI/UX design & prototyping.
Prototyping & Animation
⚡ Framer – Interactive prototyping with real code.
📱 InVision – Prototyping & team collaboration.
✨ Principle – Animations & micro-interactions.
🎬 LottieFiles – Free lightweight animations.
Collaboration & Whiteboarding
📝 Miro – Online whiteboard for brainstorming.
🤝 FigJam – Team workshops inside Figma.
📂 Notion – Organize docs, tasks, and research.
Icons, Illustrations & Assets
🔗 Icons8 – Massive library of icons.
🎭 Undraw – Free customizable illustrations.
📊 Freepik – Vectors, mockups & graphics.
👥 Humaaans – Modular human illustrations.
Usability Testing & Analytics
🔥 Hotjar – Heatmaps & session recordings.
🧪 Maze – Remote usability testing.
👩💻 UserTesting – Feedback from real users.
📈 Google Analytics – Track user behavior & traffic.
Development & Handoff
📤 Zeplin – Handoff designs to developers.
📂 Avocode – Inspect & collaborate on designs.
📦 Storybook – Build UI components in isolation.