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The Iconfactory<p>:xscope_app: Time is almost up.</p><p>WWDC25 may seem like a shiny glass memory but we've been celebrating with 50% off xScope, now through June 23.</p><p>Use promo code HANGOVER50 when you order via our website and keep your development workflow sharp and speedy.</p><p>Don’t miss out → <a href="https://xscopeapp.com/order" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">xscopeapp.com/order</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/WWDC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WWDC</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/UIDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UIDesign</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/WebDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebDev</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/DevTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DevTools</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/xScope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>xScope</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a></p>
The Iconfactory<p>:xscope_app: Still thinking about it? 👀</p><p>xScope is 50% off right now—but not for long. Snap up the ultimate toolset for designers &amp; developers before the deal disappears. Use promo code HANGOVER50 (cuz WWDC) when you order via our website. Sale ends June 23rd so don't wait. </p><p><a href="https://xscopeapp.com/order" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">xscopeapp.com/order</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/WWDC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WWDC</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/UIDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UIDesign</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/WebDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebDev</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/DevTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DevTools</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/xScope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>xScope</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a></p>
The Iconfactory<p>:xscope_app: In honor of making through WWDC, take 50% off our macOS developer tool - xScope.</p><p>Use the promo code HANGOVER50 when you order via our website and get all the rulers, guides, and tools you need for HALF the price. Now for a limited time only, don't wait.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://xscopeapp.com/order" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">xscopeapp.com/order</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/WWDC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WWDC</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/UIDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UIDesign</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/WebDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebDev</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/DevTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DevTools</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/xScope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>xScope</span></a> <a href="https://iconfactory.world/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a></p>
Nathaniel Daught<p>I've been tinkering with <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@penpot" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>penpot</span></a></span> recently. I'm quite impressed so far and want to keep tinkering.</p><p>Penpot still needs to add support for Display P3 color profile before it can seriously replace Figma or Sketch for exporting production assets though.</p><p>For example, PowerPoint on Mac defaults to P3, so Penpot exported sRGB assets don't match the colors in the presentation template I'm designing.</p><p><a href="https://www.sketch.com/blog/what-are-color-profiles/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">sketch.com/blog/what-are-color</span><span class="invisible">-profiles/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.lol/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a> <a href="https://social.lol/tags/Design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Design</span></a> <a href="https://social.lol/tags/Penpot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Penpot</span></a> <a href="https://social.lol/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FOSS</span></a></p>
Inautilo<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Design</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Findings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Findings</span></a><br>AI design tools status update · “We’re still nowhere near the AI-powered design tools promised.” <a href="https://ilo.im/163sgy" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">ilo.im/163sgy</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>_____<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Research</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Figma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Figma</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/KhromaColor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KhromaColor</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Midjourney" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Midjourney</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ProductDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProductDesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UxDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UxDesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UiDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UiDesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WebDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebDesign</span></a></p>
Lnk.Bio<p>Your 3D models deserve more than screenshots 👀</p><p>Now you can embed interactive Speckle models right into your LnkBio page.</p><p>🎯 Zoom, rotate, explore - all in your linkinbio<br>Check it out → <a href="https://lnk.bio/linkin/embed-your-speckle-3d-models-on-lnkbio" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lnk.bio/linkin/embed-your-spec</span><span class="invisible">kle-3d-models-on-lnkbio</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Speckle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Speckle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Architecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Architecture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a></p>
Todor Hlebarov<p>I recently wrote an article on design tools and the status quo of proprietary software companies that have turned creative tools into money-grabbing slot machines. </p><p>I’ve provided some alternatives to <a href="https://mograph.social/tags/Adobe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Adobe</span></a> that aren’t necessarily open-source but have a more ethical approach to providing tools. </p><p><a href="https://cosmonavt.studio/blog/the-future-of-design-tools-is-ethical" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cosmonavt.studio/blog/the-futu</span><span class="invisible">re-of-design-tools-is-ethical</span></a><br><a href="https://mograph.social/tags/design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>design</span></a> <a href="https://mograph.social/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> <a href="https://mograph.social/tags/creativetools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>creativetools</span></a> <a href="https://mograph.social/tags/ethicaldesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ethicaldesign</span></a> <a href="https://mograph.social/tags/motiongraphics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>motiongraphics</span></a></p>
Neuronus Computing<p>🎨 Discover Stunning CSS Backgrounds! 🖌️<br>Looking to elevate your designs? Check out this pure CSS library offering a variety of background patterns to make your projects pop! Whether you need geometric shapes, waves, or grids, this library has you covered.</p><p>🌐 Explore a similar resource here: <a href="https://heropatterns.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">heropatterns.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Would you use such tools in your projects? Let us know!</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WebDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebDesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CSS</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BackgroundPatterns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BackgroundPatterns</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Neuronus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Neuronus</span></a></p>
Itamar Medeiros<p>The Animator's Survival Kit gets animated! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/designgraphic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designgraphic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/designhistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designhistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/animation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>animation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/feedly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>feedly</span></a> <a href="https://www.creativebloq.com/art/2d-animation/the-resource-that-taught-a-generation-of-animators-is-being-updated-for-streaming" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">creativebloq.com/art/2d-animat</span><span class="invisible">ion/the-resource-that-taught-a-generation-of-animators-is-being-updated-for-streaming</span></a></p>
alltechpacks<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Linux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TechCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Adobe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Adobe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CreativeCloud" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CreativeCloud</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalDesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GraphicDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GraphicDesign</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AdobePhotoshop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AdobePhotoshop</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AdobeIllustrator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AdobeIllustrator</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CreativeSoftware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CreativeSoftware</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a></p>
Peter Müller<p>WordPress &gt; Blocks &gt; Design Tools </p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@bph" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>bph</span></a></span> posted a very handy reference table with all blocks supported in the inserter and their features: </p><p>Roster of design tools per block (WP 6.6 edition) <br><a href="https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/06/20/roster-of-design-tools-per-block-wordpress-6-6-edition/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">make.wordpress.org/core/2024/0</span><span class="invisible">6/20/roster-of-design-tools-per-block-wordpress-6-6-edition/</span></a></p><p>(This is an update to her post for WP 6.1)</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WordPress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WordPress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gutenberg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gutenberg</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BlockEditor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlockEditor</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DesignTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DesignTools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Reference" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Reference</span></a></p>
Baptiste<p>N'empêche, la domination de Figma n'est pas saine à long terme. Ca veut dire qu'on sera de plus en plus pieds et poings liés en cas de changement de politique (notamment tarifaire). Mais aussi que Figma a un poids déraisonnable sur nos pratiques et manières de faire.</p><p>C'est un peu comme le débat sur la mono-culture dans le développement des navigateurs web : en simplifiant, le W3C et autres WG sont obligés de suivre ce que fait Chrome.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/designTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designTools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/UIdesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UIdesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/figma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>figma</span></a></p>
Sketch<p>It’s time for a recap ⏪&nbsp;We’ve got 28 small-but-mighty Sketch gems you’ll definitely want to know about. There’s a ton to cover but Joseph is here to walk you through them all ⚡</p><p>If you want to follow along, head over to our blog: </p><p>🔗 <a href="https://skt.ch/Blog_TinyGemsM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">skt.ch/Blog_TinyGemsM</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/sketchapp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sketchapp</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/UXUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UXUI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/uxdesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>uxdesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/uidesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>uidesign</span></a></p>
Jakub Steiner ⭐<p>A reminder that these little tools make designing for GNOME a little more pleasant.</p><p><a href="https://tools.design.gnome.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">tools.design.gnome.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gnome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gnome</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>design</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/makeappsnotextensions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>makeappsnotextensions</span></a></p>
Bruno (he/him)<p>Yesterday's talk is live on YouTube. Go Check it out:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVKsnJVuDXw&amp;t=9s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=FVKsnJVuDX</span><span class="invisible">w&amp;t=9s</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>design</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/talk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>talk</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/figma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>figma</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/creativity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>creativity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/event" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>event</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/athens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>athens</span></a></p>
Sho Kuwamoto<p>Here is my belated <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/introductionpost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introductionpost</span></a> </p><p>My name is Sho and I work at <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/figma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>figma</span></a>. I am very interested in the world of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>design</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> in general, so please reach out if you want to talk!</p><p>I was born in Japan and moved to the US, where I have lived since I was five. I’m generally interested in anything having to do with food, including <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fermentation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fermentation</span></a>.</p><p>I’m also interested music of all sorts, esp <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indierock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>indierock</span></a> and abstract <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/techno" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>techno</span></a></p>
Bruno (he/him)<p>Ok. Let’s see if people interact with this.<br>What are your top 3 <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>design</span></a> tools?</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/designtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>designtools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/ux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/ui" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ui</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/productdesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>productdesign</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/tools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>software</span></a></p>