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24 alternatives to The Handmade Skateboard

The complete illustrated guide to building a DIY skateboard

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Handmade Skateboard launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   UXD Book▲69

   A career guide for UX Designers

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Fake it Make it▲168

   A free eBook about UX design and rapid app prototyping

   2015 · keynotopia.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Sketch Handbook▲84

   Everything you wanted to know about designing with Sketch

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Project Guide to Enterprise Product Design▲93

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

   2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →

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   Pitch Deck Fundamentals▲68

   Your guide to a perfect pitch deck

   2016 · ventureformations.com · its alternatives →

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   Drawing Ideas: A Hand-Drawn Approach for Better Design▲64

   A guide for drawing to creatively share ideas

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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   Hand-Lettering For Everyone▲72

   A how to hand-letter creative workbook

   2015 · penguinrandomhouse.com · its alternatives →

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   The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes▲67

   A practical guide on turning a house into a home

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Motion Design for iOS▲188

   A book about designing animations for iOS

   2014 · designthencode.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Sketchnote Handbook▲78

    Have fun taking notes!

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Building Digital Products▲60

    The ultimate handbook for product owners

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Designing Mobile Apps▲68

    Learn the basics to design your mobile app.

    2015 · appdesignbook.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    A Guide to Marketplaces▲137

    Everything you need to know about building a marketplace

    2015 · versionone.vc · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Build a Winning Pitch Deck▲208

    Learn the basics of pitch deck creation and startup fundrais

    2016 · basetemplates.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Grammar for Creators▲82

    A book for bloggers, writers, engineers, designers, & more

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Auto Layout Fundamentals▲57

    A practical guide to help you get started with Auto Layout

    2015 · jurezove.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Designing for Touch▲88

    A guide for designing touch interfaces

    2015 · abookapart.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Building Digital Products▲57

    The Ultimate Handbook for Product Owners

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Docker for Beginners▲66

    docker for beginners

    2016 · docker-curriculum.com · its alternatives →

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    Make Your Mark ▲83

    Creative's guide to building a business with impact

    2014 · behance.net · its alternatives →

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    The Hardware Startup▲62

    Building your product business and brand

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Porsche Design Book One▲106

    The ultimate notebook experience from Porsche

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Design, Form, and Chaos▲80

    A great source of design inspiration

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Neue Products▲95

    Dot grid books for designers and magnetic iPhone cables

    2016 · its alternatives →

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