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24 alternatives to openFrameworks Essentials

Guide to interactive openFrameworks-based applications.

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

1. 1
   Mastering openFrameworks: Creative Coding Demystified▲5

   Introducing a world of creative coding projects.

   2017 · packtpub.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ofBook▲61

   Free book about openFrameworks, written by the community

   2017 · openframeworks.cc · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Project Guide to Enterprise Product Design▲93

   Free e-book. UX best practices from real projects.

   2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Learning Web Design▲69

   A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, & Graphics

   2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   UXD Book▲69

   A career guide for UX Designers

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Guide to Agile UX Design Sprints▲112

   A step-by-step playbook for product teams

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Animation Handbook on Design Better▲184

   Guide to animation best practices in digital product design.

   2019 · designbetterpodcast.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Sketch Handbook▲84

   Everything you wanted to know about designing with Sketch

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Free Icon Design Guide▲132

   Everything you need to know about icon design to get started

   2016 · iconutopia.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Design Assets Cloud for Sketch▲124

    The easiest way to share and use a Sketch design library

    2016 · brand.ai · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Motion Design for iOS▲188

    A book about designing animations for iOS

    2014 · designthencode.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Framer Cloud▲218

    A modern design workflow

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Sketch App Essentials▲95

    Learn Sketch in the shortest possible time

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    App Motion▲196

    Explore the best, hand-picked app motion design

    2023 · appmotion.design · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Design+code▲177

    Learn iOS design and Xcode

    2014 · designcode.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Building Prototypes With Framer▲94

    Learn to create prototypes that feel like real apps

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Cycles▲179

    Visual feedback and approvals for web development

    2016 · cycleshq.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    How To Present Web Design & Get Better Client Feedback▲63

    A practical guide for web designers & web devs

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design▲75

    Sketching and early prototyping design methods

    2016 · amazon.co.uk · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Art of Video Games▲73

    From 8-bit to 3D, great coffee table book

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    UX Mill▲182

    Articles and resources for designers and developers.

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sketch App Essentials (2nd Edition)▲9

    An in-depth guide on Design & Prototyping with Sketch

    2017 · kissmyui.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Guide to UX Leadership▲113

    Best practices for leading impactful UX teams

    2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Designing Apps for Cars▲73

    Comprehensive guide for designing mobile apps & in-car apps

    2023 · bonumdesign.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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