Penpot
Penpot's new rendering system
One of the hardest challenges in building a design tool like Penpot is rendering performance. As designs grow in complexity, ensuring smooth performance becomes increasingly difficult.
Beginners
How to design a prototype in 7 steps (and why it’s now more than just clickable screens)
Prototypes keep design teams aligned, cutting rework and wasted effort. They act as a shared source of truth that unites designers, developers, and stakeholders—whether refining a complex flow or pitching a bold new idea.
Beginners
How to build a memorable brand identity
When you think of iconic brands, a few instantly come to mind: the golden arches of McDonald's, the sleek simplicity of Apple. These companies have mastered the art of brand identity, crafting visual and emotional connections with consumers worldwide.
Penpot
Penpot's AI whitepaper
This piece explains some of Penpot's relevant findings around AI and UI Design, what we’re building (and why) and what you should expect from us in the future.
Design
How to design a mobile app for free in 7 simple steps
In this comprehensive guide, we'll roll up our sleeves and get into exactly those steps, equipping you to confidently lay the groundwork for your first mobile app. Let's get building!
Penpot
Transform Your Designs Into Code With Penpot
Used for everything from mobile apps to e-commerce sites, the design-to-code approach has helped teams turn out fantastic work in less time.
Design
Accessible Design Checklist
Improve your design’s accessibility with this quick reference checklist and Penpot plugin.
Code
7 ways Penpot empowers developers to do their best work
Read about how Penpot is changing the way developers work for the better. We’ve identified some of the ways they can see results right away from making the switch
Design
Design systems with Penpot
Let’s walk through the Penpot features you can use to create your team’s design system, from shareable libraries to generated CSS and everything in between.
Tools
7 best free design tools
Design software helps even those without a formal design background do more in less time. These free design tools are the best in their respective fields and won't add a penny to your production budget.
Penpot
5 reasons why CSS Grid Layout is key for designers
CSS grid layouts aren't new, but they're still incredibly powerful and allow you to do some truly amazing things with your web design. It's perfect for designers who want to form better working partnerships with the developers since it’s made for both professional
Design
5 social media design tricks and why they work
Proven design concepts can help your brand message stand out in an accessible way to more people in more places. This is especially true on social media, where you have just seconds to capture the attention of people scrolling past your post. Are you making graphics for a LinkedIn post