- Software Programs<\/a>
- Usability Testing Tools<\/a>
- Free Resources for UI Design<\/a>
- UI Design Inspiration<\/a>
- Read Next<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n
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Software Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese softwares are the programs UX\/UI designers use to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sketch<\/a> <\/li>
- Figma<\/a> – This is a completely free UX\/UI design software great for beginners (and professionals).<\/li>
- Adobe XD<\/a> – A part of the Adobe Suite, so if you have that, then this is included.<\/li>
- Invision Studio<\/a><\/li>
- Framer X<\/a> – A more advanced UI prototyping program. Especially geared towards animation.<\/li>
- Principle<\/a><\/li>
- Axure<\/a><\/li>
- Balsamiq<\/a><\/li>
- Proto.io<\/a><\/li>
- Origami Studio<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You may also be interested in: 6 Best UX\/UI Design Software for 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usability Testing Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese are programs and tools used for usability tests and remote usability testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Hotjar<\/a><\/li>
- UserZoom<\/a><\/li>
- UXCAM<\/a><\/li>
- UserTesting<\/a><\/li>
- Applause<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Free Resources for UI Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To save time designers sometimes may use resources such as UI-Kits and plugins. There’s probably an endless list of such tools. But here are a few good ones that I’ve used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Figma Community<\/a> – Designers share files that you can duplicate and use for free.<\/li>
- UI8<\/a> – Both free and paid UI-Kits.<\/li>
- Font Awesome<\/a> – Free vector icons and logos to use.<\/li>
- uiGradients<\/a> – A website that generates gradients for you to copy and use.<\/li>
- Unsplash<\/a> – Free, beautiful, stock-images.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
UI Design Inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMost designers use inspiration in their work process. There’s no need to come up with everything from the ground every time. And taking inspiration from other designers can greatly improve your own work. Here are the resources I use most frequently to get design inspiration before, or during a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Dribbble<\/a> – A place where UX\/UI Designers showcase their work. Great for inspiration.<\/li>
- Behance<\/a> – Design inspiration. Often contains more case studies than Dribbble.<\/li>
- Muzli<\/a> – Design Inspiration. They also have a super nice Chrome plugin so that every time you open a new tab, you’ll be met by new design inspiration.<\/li>
- Mobile patterns<\/a> – A library full of mobile UI UX Patterns.<\/li>
- Instagram<\/a> – There’s quite an active design community on Instagram. You can browse the tags #ui #uidesign and similar ones to find inspiration.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nI hope this was helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are you wonder which programs are the best for UX\/UI Design? Then you’ll want to read this next: 6 Best UX\/UI Design Software for 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to learn more about the design process and UX, read this: Best 4 Books to Learn UX\/UI Design for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Behance<\/a> – Design inspiration. Often contains more case studies than Dribbble.<\/li>
- UI8<\/a> – Both free and paid UI-Kits.<\/li>
- UserZoom<\/a><\/li>
- Figma<\/a> – This is a completely free UX\/UI design software great for beginners (and professionals).<\/li>
- Usability Testing Tools<\/a>