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24 alternatives to Real World Print Production

Simply the best designer' reference for print work.

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

1. 1
   Makerbook▲766

   A directory of the best free resources for creatives

   2015 · cursorup.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Fabricated▲55

   The new world of 3D printing

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Fonts In Use▲103

   Type in the real world: an amazing archive of typography.

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Fancy Patents▲122

   Limited edition prints of world-changing patents

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Creative Truth▲79

   How to start & build a profitable design business

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Design for Real Life▲82

   Develop inclusive practices

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Best Designs▲264

   Featuring the best of web design.

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Design Process for Pros▲37

   Best design practices in one place

   2018 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The 3D Printing Handbook▲116

   Master the key aspects of 3D printing

   2018 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Digital Bookshelf▲221

    20 essential books for product managers and designers

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    You’re Designing It All Wrong!▲96

    Design for a perfect screen - A free eBook for designers

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Design of Everyday Things▲165

    Good, usable design is possible

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Machine Forms▲99

    Prints Designed by Algorithms

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Sketch Handbook▲84

    Everything you wanted to know about designing with Sketch

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Abstract 3d illustrations▲102

    Quality 3d graphics for design projects

    2022 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tech Studios▲64

    Beautifully made prints for workplaces and the home

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Maker Spaces▲77

    Book of creative interiors from inspiring makers (pre-order)

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Project Guide to Enterprise Product Design▲93

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

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Clothes For Language▲94

    A typography handbook for designers, authors and type lovers

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Print Mosaic▲80

    Beautiful mosaics from any images

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Professional Web Typography▲92

    Start learning about type on the web

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Naoto Fukasawa▲72

    Fukosawa's innovative design approach

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Design, Form, and Chaos▲80

    A great source of design inspiration

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Printed▲91

    Printed transforms your photos into vintage printed art

    2017 · 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 →