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24 alternatives to From Layout to Motion Design

Compilation of contemporary design advice from industry vets

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. From Layout to Motion Design launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Motion Design for iOS▲188

   A book about designing animations for iOS

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Designing for Touch▲88

   A guide for designing touch interfaces

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Dwell▲267

   A social network for the design-obsessed

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Designing Interactions▲91

   Interviews with influential designers

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Frame Innovation▲63

   Create New Thinking by Design

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Anicons▲112

   A customisable icon library for motion designers

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design▲75

   Sketching and early prototyping design methods

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Communicating Design▲68

   Developing web site documentation for design and planning

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Design of Everyday Things▲165

   Good, usable design is possible

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Guide to Agile UX Design Sprints▲112

    A step-by-step playbook for product teams

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Design Process for Pros▲37

    Best design practices in one place

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Animation Handbook on Design Better▲184

    Guide to animation best practices in digital product design.

    2019 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Science of Habit-Forming Products▲166

    (and how to build them)

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Inclusive Design Patterns▲79

    Dozens of practical examples and workflows

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Find Guidelines▲174

    A repository of products' design guidelines

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pixel Perfect Handbook▲176

    A comprehensive handbook on digital design

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    UI Parade▲137

    User interface design tools and design inspiration

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Abstract 3d illustrations▲102

    Quality 3d graphics for design projects

    2022 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Avocado▲69

    A new toolbox for interaction designers

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Panda▲76

    Keeping designers inspired and informed

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    UX for Lean Startups▲89

    Faster, smarter user experience research and design

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Ways to Connect ▲127

    A book on design by Ryan Singer from Basecamp (pre-launch)

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Module 02: Layouts▲164

    Professional toolkit for UI/UX design

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    UX Design Trends 2016▲115

    A 164-page free guide

    2016 · 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 →