TOOOLS.design
A growing directory of 2,200+ design resources and tools, weekly updated for the community.·toools.design
TOOOLS.design is a curated directory of over 2,200 design tools and resources that is updated weekly. It organizes resources into categories such as AI Tools, Inspiration, Icons, Illustrations, Mockups + UI Kits, Stock Photos, Learning, Productivity, UX Tools, Color Tools, Typography, Marketing, and Web Builders. The site also offers role-based 'Designer Toolkits', a weekly newsletter, a blog, and partner discount deals for designers. It is run by Pascal Strasche.
What it's for
Features 10
- Blog with articles on design tools and AI
- Category browsing (AI Tools, Inspiration, Icons, Illustrations, Mocks + UI Kits, Stock Photos, Learning, Community, Blogs & Mags, Podcasts, Books, Productivity, Design Tools, UX Tools, Color Tools, Typography, Marketing, Web Builders)
- Curated 'Must-Know Resources' list
- Curated directory of 2,200+ design tools and resources
- Featured/partner tool spotlights
- Partner discount/deal codes section
- Role-based 'Designer Toolkits' (UI, UX, Product, Web, Graphic, Brand, Motion, Marketing designers)
- Tool suggestion submission form
- Weekly email newsletter of new tools
- Weekly updated tool listings
At a glance
Pricing
TOOOLS.design itself is free to browse and its newsletter is labeled 'Free forever'; the site monetizes via affiliate links and partner discount codes for third-party tools, not via its own paid plans.