Evolving Together: The Co-Living of Tools and Designers

Design tools sit at the heart of how we work, think, and create. As new technologies—from collaborative platforms to AI, they not only change how designers work but also influence how designers think, collaborate, and define their role in the creative process. What does the future look like for us?

Present

  • Figma Blogs → 

    The Figma Blog is Figma’s official editorial site that shares product updates, design insights, and stories about how teams use Figma to create, collaborate, and shape the future of design.

  • Adobe blogs → 

    The Adobe Blog is Adobe’s official editorial site that shares product updates, news, insights & inspirations, its social engagements, and company culture.

  • Framer Blogs → 

    The Framer Blog is Framer’s official editorial platform, offering inspiration, tutorials, engineering insights, and product news. It features design showcases, guides, and updates on Framer’s features, organized into categories like Inspiration, Tutorials, Engineering, Resources, and News for designers, developers, and teams.

  • UX Tools → 

    UXtools contains a database powered by a yearly survey carried out on design tools, as well as ongoing article postsss under the TOOL category responding to the lastest news around design tools.

Into the Future

  • Design News by Punit Chawla → 

    Punit Chawla is a Youtube influencer who makes videos on UI/UX and general design news. Some content includes feature update reviews and tools comparison.

  • Tomorrow’s tools by Dive Club → 

    Dive Club is an open learning resource platform built by Ridd →. In this playlist, each episode, a guest is invited to talk about a tool, including a live demo.

  • Behind the Craft → 

    Behind the Craft is a podcast designed to help product leaders and creators enhance their skills. Through expert interviews, the show delves into various aspects of product development, leadership, and creative processes. It frequently explores the intersection of design tools and the evolving role of designers in the modern tech landscape.

  • AI First Designer → 

    AI First Designer, curated by Felix Lee →, is a weekly newsletter that explores how AI is reshaping design workflows and tools. It emphasizes using AI as a practical design tool to enhance creativity, streamline repetitive tasks, and improve productivity, highlighting the evolving relationship between designers and technology. The newsletter also examines emerging design tools, offers strategies for integrating AI into daily practice, and provides insights on the skills designers need to stay effective in an AI-driven environment, making it a valuable resource for understanding modern design tools and workflows.

Resources

  • Figmalion → 

    Figmalion is a curated platform offering a weekly newsletter and a comprehensive knowledge base for Figma users. It provides a centralized hub for design resources, including articles, podcasts, videos, plugins, and tools, catering to both novice and advanced Figma users. The site also features deep dives into design topics, such as AI in design, design systems, and UI/UX best practices.

  • Toools → 

    A growing archive of 1,500+ design resources, frequently updated for the community. It also has a blog page where it discusses trending tools, essential knowledge, and highlighted resources.

  • Sidebar → 

    Sidebar.io is a curated daily newsletter delivering five top design links each weekday. Its tools section highlights new, innovative, and practical design tools. Its content comes from open submittion.