5 Trending Graphic and Web Design Tools of 2015

INVISION

Designs better, faster, and together. The world’s leading prototyping, collaborating and workflow platform.

 
Have you ever wanted to present your website design to your client but wanted them to be able to use it as if it were a live website? With InVision, you can do just that by sending more than just a static prototype. You can make your ideas come to life with interactivity such as gestures, transitions and animations. Presenting real-time designs allows you, your teammates and even your client to collaborate with you and leave comments on the prototype itself. Simply upload your designs, add hotspots, and share a link for collaborators, clients and stakeholders to open on their desktop or mobile devices. With all of the comments on screen, turn your feedback into to-do lists and stay organized. With version control and sync capabilities, InVision proves to be a multi-faced tool that fits a number of needs for designers.
Find out which famous companies are using InVision here! 

INK

Quickly create responsive HTML emails that work on any device and client. Even Outlook.

 
For those who create HTML emails know the struggle to get them to work across all devices and email clients. It can be a daunting task because every email client renders the HTML differently. Outlook is notorious for not properly rendering HTML emails. With Zurb’s new project, Ink, you can now create your emails to work for all platforms and devices. Even Outlook! They have put together a set of simple steps to follow to ensure satisfaction of all of your customers. Test in Outlook first and add your responsive styles. Once you bring your styles inline using Ink’s very own inliner, you can then test your email on all platforms and send it out! 

INFOGR.AM

Charts and infographics the easy way. Create and publish beautiful visualizations of your data. Interactive, responsive and engaging.

 
Infographics are a great way to visualize your collected data in a creative way. While some designers find great joy in designing infographics, others find it to be a nerve-racking task. Infogr.am makes designing them easy! In three simple steps, you have the ability to make an interactive, responsive and engaging infographic in no time. First, choose a template out of Infogr.am’s many options. Next, add charts, maps, videos, images, icons and more! Last, publish and share your work using Infogr.am’s one-click share button that generates an embed code. No stress, beautiful design, and a happy client!
Watch this webinar about getting started with Infogr.am here! 

FRAMELESS

Frameless for iOS 8 is the browser that gets out of your way. It’s made for designers and developers who need an easy way to preview prototypes on iOS devices.

 
If you’re searching for the perfect app for previewing your prototypes on iOS devices, look no further! Frameless offers transparent user interactivity, customizable gestures and it works great for prototyping and previewing any HTML content in a native context. Transparent UI removes the browser chrome and status bar. Gestures such as swipe, tapping with three fingers and shaking the device are all options you can use in your prototype. Gestures also control browser history and will even reveal the keyboard. If gestures aren’t what your prototype needs, just simply disable them! Frameless was made for designers and developers who need an easy way to preview their prototypes on iOS devices. 

SKILLSHARE

Creativity for everyone. Join the world’s largest learning community of creators.

 
 
Skillshare is one of the most popular go-to websites for learning new skills. Creators around the world can join an amazing community that offers classes on a variety of creative skills such as photography, design, DIY, music, film, technology, writing, culinary and business. Each class includes short lessons and hands-on projects to help you learn and follow along with the instructor. One of the best features of Skillshare is that you are able to share your work and what you know with the community and get feedback. With Skillshare, you are able to create your own schedule! You can take your class anywhere and anytime.
Get inside the studio with designer Jon Contino as he designs a Secret Society Bandana here!