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24 alternatives to Layout – Cropping is Hard
Figma, and the future of design tools
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Layout – Cropping is Hard launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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The future of Sketch and the story of how we got where here
2016 · layout.fm · its alternatives →
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A comprehensive handbook on digital design
2014 · ustwo.com · its alternatives →
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Applying Patterns to Solve Design Problems
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A step-by-step guide to cross-browser layout testing
2016 · tinnedfruit.com · its alternatives →
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Quality 3d graphics for design projects
2022 · abstract.wannathis.one · its alternatives →
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Compilation of contemporary design advice from industry vets
2017 · its alternatives →
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Globestudio▲84Open-source dotted maps and 3D globes for designers
28d ago · globestudio.app · its alternatives →
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The future of product design
2016 · getting2alpha.com · its alternatives →
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Whiteboard▲94the open-source IDE for thoughtful software design
8d ago · dev.fast · its alternatives →
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Building the foundation of brilliance
2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →
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Dozens of practical examples and workflows
2016 · smashingmagazine.com · its alternatives →
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Strike a Balance Between Aesthetics and Speed in Web Design
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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