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24 alternatives to Abstract

Design is more than layouts and prototypes.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Abstract launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Designing for Emerging Technologies▲73

   The future of UX will go far beyond the screen.

   2016 · designemergingtech.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Design of Everyday Things▲165

   Good, usable design is possible

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   From Layout to Motion Design▲63

   Compilation of contemporary design advice from industry vets

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Atomic Design▲77

   Create design systems, not pages

   2016 · shop.bradfrost.com · its alternatives →

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   Layout – Cropping is Hard▲68

   Figma, and the future of design tools

   2015 · layout.fm · its alternatives →

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   Layout.dev▲145

   Turn ideas into prototypes — in seconds

   2025 · layout.dev · its alternatives →

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   Lighthouse London #15: Just Enough Design: Tips For Creating Effective Prototypes▲52

   Maximising prototypes for learning, not aesthetics

   2016 · wearelighthouse.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Inclusive Design Patterns▲79

   Dozens of practical examples and workflows

   2016 · smashingmagazine.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Layout - No One's Trying to Make a Shitty Website▲67

   How to work and collaborate with developers

   2016 · layout.fm · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Designspiration▲135

    Discover and share design inspiration

    2014 · designspiration.com · its alternatives →

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    Subform▲165

    A CAD-inspired design tool for UX/UI design.

    2016 · subformapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    UI Parade▲137

    User interface design tools and design inspiration

    2014 · uiparade.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    UI Design System▲180

    Starter kit for Sketch to create awesome user interfaces.

    2017 · uidesignsystem.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Layout FM — 28: One Hour Long Trailer▲64

    Thoughts on Design Disruptors and designing with a vision

    2016 · layout.fm · its alternatives →

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    Panda▲76

    Keeping designers inspired and informed

    2014 · usepanda.com · its alternatives →

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    Matter▲127

    An expanding UI Kit for Sketch

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Product Matters▲18

    A fresh perspective on product design.

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Communicating Design▲68

    Developing web site documentation for design and planning

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Agile Designers▲164

    Best Resources for Designers and Developers

    2014 · agiledesigners.com · its alternatives →

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    The Paradox of Choice▲71

    Why more is less

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Call to Idea▲149

    Get design inspiration organized by visual components

    2015 · calltoidea.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Abstract 3d illustrations▲102

    Quality 3d graphics for design projects

    2022 · abstract.wannathis.one · its alternatives →

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    Ten Faces of Innovation▲64

    Beyond the Devil's Advocate

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Design, Form, and Chaos▲80

    A great source of design inspiration

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →