20 free resources for developers/designers

More than 20 free resources for web developers and/or designers

In this article, you can find a list of design, prototyping, and wireframing software.

Also listed are some of the best free websites for color palette generators, fonts and typography, illustrations, icons, and image optimization.

Color is one of the most important design elements and plays a crucial role in any project, from print to web. It conveys different emotions, communicates action, and speaks to various target audiences!

 

Adobe Color

(I.e. One of the most popular color scheme generators

(I.e. You can get popular color schemes and generate your own schemes.

Website:

color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel

color lovers

(I.e. More than one million color palettes.

(I.e.Create and share your own color palettes with the community.

(I.e. The palettes can be downloaded in various formats such as .svg, .ai, .png, etc.

Website:

colorlovers.com

collar

(I.e. Generate color palettes derived from the color entered as a hexadecimal code, in simple words, or via a URL.

(I.e. The palettes are based on shadows, tones, color mixing, etc.

Website:

colllor.com

Paletton

(I.e. Web application to create a matching set of colors.

(I.e. It transforms color theory into algorithms to generate colors that combine well.

Website:

paletton.com/#uid=1000u0kllllaFw0g0qFqFg0w0aF

Color extractor

(I.e. Extracts the color palette from an image and displays all the colors with their hexadecimal codes

Website:

mdigi.tools/color-extractor

 

Everyone expects websites to be really fast, and Google is no exception. Any kind of prolonged delay in page load times can cause your visitors or potential customers to lose interest and leave.

Today, it's likely that half of your users will be using a mobile device. Therefore, delivering optimal image file formats/sizes is crucial.

These are some of the best free image optimizers on the internet:

JPEG Optimizer

(I.e. It allows you to upload and compress your photos online.

(I.e. It only works on JPEG files.

(I.e. It allows you to resize your images before optimizing them.

(I.e. You can select your own optimization level and control the quality of your optimized image.

Website:

jpeg-optimizer.com

Optimizilla

(I.e. This tool manages to reproduce high-quality images with the smallest possible file size.

(I.e. It works with JPEG and PNG photos.

(I.e. It has a slider that shows you the before and after version of your image.

(I.e. Good for batch processing.

Website:

imagecompressor.com

compress now

(I.e. It allows bulk uploading.

(I.e. It works with JPEG, PNG, and GIF files.

(I.e. Apply one level of optimization to all photos uploaded at the same time.

Website:

compressnow.com

tiny PNG

(I.e. One of the oldest and most popular tools.

(I.e. It works with JPEG and PNG photos.

(I.e.It allows you to upload up to 20 images at a time and up to 100 images per month.

Website:

tinypng.com

Gift of Speed

(I.e. Minimize file sizes to the lowest possible size.

(I.e. It works with JPEG and PNG photos.

(I.e. Multiple files can only be uploaded for PNG optimization, but not for JPG optimization.

Website:

giftofspeed.com/tools

 

 

Illustrations can transform an average or unattractive website into something truly unique and beautiful. They are a powerful and creative medium that can identify and communicate a brand's message and convey ideas with a single image.

So, here are some websites where you can find free illustrations for your next project:

(I.e. DrawKit

(I.e. illustration

(I.e. Glaze

(I.e. Pixabay

(I.e. freebie supply

(I.e. Ouch

 

You should always use typographic fonts when designing your website. They help maintain consistency, making the website look aesthetically pleasing and professional. Typography makes your content engaging and positively impacts website readability. All of this results in a positive user experience.

So, here are some websites where you can find free fonts and typefaces for your next project:

(I.e. Google Fonts

(I.e. Font Bundles

(I.e. DaFont

(I.e. urbanfonts

(I.e. FontsSquirrel

 

 

Icons are a great way to get essential content to the point. They effectively capture your user's attention and help website visitors find and scan content. Their meaning is easily understood at a glance. Therefore, they are an essential part of any website or application.

So, here are some websites where you can find free icons for your next project:

(I.e. Flaticon

(I.e. Iconfinder

(I.e. Icons8

(I.e. Freepik

(I.e. Iconstore

 

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