Webdesign Toolbox

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jQuery is one of the best known, and easiest to learn Javascript libraries. It takes the native functionality of Javascript and simplifies its syntax, allowing beginner developers to build advanced applications.

Bonsai is an effective business management app for freelancers. Its time tracking integrates tightly with its invoicing via one-click conversions from hours to sendable invoices.

Awwwards styles itself on an awards program, but is actually a showcase of web design, voted on by a community of designers and developers, with the best submissions being picked to feature as site of the day.

Inkscape is a exceptional illustration program for Linux, macOS and Windows, made more exceptional by the fact that it is free and open source. Inkscape is an excellent first step for students and aspiring illustrators.

Zapier is a superb app for the management of ongoing projects. It automates your regular workflow by integrating with different services and creating workflows that respond to triggers in the apps.

Hubstaff’s ‘Talent’ section is filled with a wide range of positions, from low-paid gigs, to high-profile, lucrative opportunites; expect to do some digging to find the jobs you want.

UserTesting is the leading SaaS for product testing and user insights. See, hear, and interact with real people as they engage with your designs, then share their pain points with your whole team.

Ucraft’s logo maker is based on over 2 million icons, that can be customized with shapes and colors to suit your needs, and then downloaded in either bitmap (PNG) or vector (SVG) format.

UsabilityHub is a remote testing and user research platform. Used by some of the best-known industry names it has a range of tools to take the guesswork out of your design process.

Threads is a platform empowering teams to engage with the decision making process. It helps your whole team understand, and support decision making.

Anime.js is an animation library based around a powerful API that works with CSS, SVG, and Javascript objects. There are layered CSS transforms, callbacks, and built-in staggering for particle animations.