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designtools.fyi

designtools.fyi

Compare design tools across different capabilities. Find the best tools for designers, design engineers, and non-designers.

bit.ly

Rebuilding a web text editor doesn't have to be dauntingSponsored

Readymag's chief technology officer on rethinking past decisions to create a more reliable solution.

wiretext.app

Wiretext

A spatial design tool where everything renders as Unicode box-drawing characters. Create wireframes, diagrams, and mockups.

asc11.com

ASCII art generator

Create ASCII art for websites and marketing from images, video, live cam, and templates.

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We built a banking app prototype with zero codeSponsored

Login, balance transfers, camera scanning—all built in ProtoPie. Explore the live demo, then see the 4-part breakdown.

charcuterie.elastiq.ch

Charcuteria

A visual explorer for Unicode. Browse characters, discover related glyphs, and explore scripts, symbols, and shapes across the standard.

font-stealer.vercel.app

Analyze any font

Extract and analyze fonts from any website instantly.

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html.to.design — chrome extensionSponsored

Browse any website. Capture the full page or just a section, and send it straight to Figma. Re-capture anytime.

shadcnthemer.com

ShadCN Themer

Browse and create stunning themes for shadcn/ui. Customize colors, fonts, and export with one click.

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AI prototyping tools: why control matters as much as speedSponsored

Most AI tools optimize for speed. ProtoPie AI is built for validation. Here’s why that matters for design teams working at a professional level.

design-tokens-visualizer.vercel.app

Design tokens visualizer

Interactive visualization tool for exploring design tokens and their relationships across design systems.

huegrid.app

HueGrid

Create stunning gradients with 22+ modes — noise, dither, aurora, mesh, cosmic, liquid chrome, and more. Export as 5K images or code.

typeflow.tools

Typeflow.tools

A free online tool that demonstrates how Cavalry can be used to build branded creative tools.

mockdown.design

Mockdown: ASCII wireframe editor

Free browser-based ASCII wireframe editor. Design UI mockups, lo-fi prototypes, and text diagrams with drag-and-drop components.

bit.ly

3D.to.design: 3D models in Figma, finallySponsored

Import a GLB, GLTF, OBJ, or turn any flat image into a 3D model. Rotate it, pick your angle, place it on canvas.

tools.rmv.fyi

Delphitools

A collection of small, low stakes and low effort tools. No logins, no registration, no data collection.

aatishb.com

Pattern Collider

Create and share mathematical tiling patterns.

terminaltrove.com

Terminal Trove

A comprehensive collection of terminal tools with advanced search and filters.

bit.ly

Create stunning digital 3D embellishment mockupsSponsored

Bring high-end embellishment to life: DREAMCOMPOSER® transforms your designs into striking 3D mockups – fast and intuitive. Try it for free.

grainrad.com

Grainrad

Free WebGPU-powered ASCII, dithering, and retro effects at 60fps.