Design Tools
In some industries, open-source software is already dominant and leaves little space to proprietary software. In a nutshell, open source design tools are design tools that are free for anyone and everyone to use. When you think of tools like this, a few tools probably come to mind.
1. Draw
Draw is an amazing open source tool that helps to execute everything right from a sketch to a complex plan. You can create bespoke designs, logos, technical drawings, animations and so much more with this software.
2. Inkscape
As a web designer, Inkscape is a great program to have in your toolbox. The feature-rich vector graphics editor enables users to effortlessly perform complex path operations, edit notes, trace bit-maps, and a lot more.
3. Soya 3D
Soya 3D is an object oriented, high level 3D engine for Python. It basically consists of blender2soya and blender2cal3d scripts.
4. Kivio
Kivo is an easy to use flowcharting application with a functionality of diagramming as well. The software allows developers to create flowcharts, organization charts, and network diagrams
5. Xournal
Xournal is an open source application that can be utilized for sketching, note-taking and even can be used as a journal using a stylus.
6. Greenshot
Greenshot is a lightweight software tool that is designed for screenshot purposes. It allows users to quickly create complete or partial screenshots.
7. Pencil
Pencil is an animation, drawing software that lets you design traditional hand-drawn animation using vector as well as bitmap graphics.
8. FontForge
FontForge is a lightweight, outline front editor that brings forth the ability to smoothly create your own open-type, post-
script and true-type.
9. Blender
Blender is an open source 3D computer graphics tool for developers which can be seamlessly used for designing or creating
interactive 3D applications, visual effects and animated films.
10. 3D Slicer
3D Slicer is a comprehensive and effective open source software package where users can indulge in breakthrough image
and scientific visualization.
11. OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD is a powerful software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is specially designed for creative web developers.
