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YC Design Tools

57 companies · 39 active · 54% AI · most in W21 (7)

Companies tagged Design Tools

57 of 57 companies

CompanyProgram
HERAWe make sure every factory in the world builds without mistakes.ActiveOtherYCS26
RadiusCode and browse in the same placeActiveAI, DevtoolsYCF25
RivetExplore dozens of design directions with your agentActiveAI, DevtoolsYCF25
TopologicalPhysics-based foundation models for CAD optimization.ActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS25
AlkaliThe smarter way to estimate steel.ActiveAI, DevtoolsYCX25
OnlookCursor for DesignersActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW25
StewdioAll-in-one AI creative platformActiveAIYCF24
supercontrastAI Co-Pilot for DesignInactiveAI, DevtoolsYCF24
VariantCreative intelligenceActiveAI, DevtoolsYCF24
HeroUIThe UI framework for AI agents and developers to build beautiful apps.ActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS24
ion designAI Website platform that grows revenue automaticallyActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW24
renderletBuild interactive applications that run anywhereActiveData, DevtoolsYCW24
MidrenderTurn product features into launch videosActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS23
TempoVisual Editor for React, powered by AIActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS23
AlloyAI prototyping tool for product managersActiveAIYCW23
AqueductCreate, edit, and share procedural material graphs.ActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW23
DesignbaseDesign and build great interfacesActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW23
VersiveAI-first user research platformActiveAI, Data, DevtoolsYCW23
OzoneFigma for videoInactiveOtherYCW22
RallyAgentic User Research InfrastructureActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW22
UnlayerAI-powered content creation infrastructure for appsActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW22
KindamagicalCreate + share amazing product GIFs in minutes ⚡️InactiveOtherYCS21
Mach9AI CAD Software for Civil EngineeringActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS21
ClayFigma for 3D designInactiveDevtoolsYCW21
ClipDropTurn regular mobile photos into professional product visualsAcquiredAIYCW21
FrizAI Social Media ManagerAcquiredAI, DevtoolsYCW21
Great QuestionUser research on autopilot.ActiveDevtoolsYCW21
LightTwistRealistic virtual video studio to record and stream from your browserActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW21
Milk VideoCreate video testimonials with a linkInactiveAIYCW21
SplineDesign and collaborate in multiple dimensions.ActiveAIYCW21
ParadeLaunch your company without hiring a designerInactiveAIYCS20
PhotoroomPower commerce photography with generative AIActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS20
DittoManage the words across your team’s product from design to production.ActiveDevtoolsYCW20
JitterFast and simple animation tool on the web 💫ActiveDevtoolsYCW20
TypedreamBuild & launch your website in minutes with AIAcquiredAIYCW20
UnflowThe next generation CMS built for mobile appsInactiveDevtoolsYCS19
zeroheightThe design system layer for coding agentsActiveAI, DevtoolsYC +1S19
SupernovaDesign system platform joins developers and designers togetherActiveDevtoolsYCW19
VislyBuild React components visuallyAcquiredDevtoolsYCW19
Anima AppAnima - Design Agent | AgentGrid.io - Shared drive for humans & agentsActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS18
User HeroA hub for all your user research.InactiveDevtoolsYCS18
BioRender'Figma/Canva for scientists’ActiveOtherYCW18
DraftbitBuild mobile apps visually. Source-code included.ActiveDevtoolsYCW18
MojoMobile app for creating pro-quality social media videosAcquiredOtherYCW18
PagedrawPagedraw is a platform for productionizing designs into code. Thanks…InactiveDevtoolsYCW18
StorylineCreate Alexa Skills without codingInactiveDevtoolsYCW18
UniverseDesign and build any kind of website. On your iPhone or iPad.ActiveOtherYCW18
SupersideAI-First Creative Partner for Enterprise TeamsActiveAIYCW16
ThunkableThunkable is the no-code platform to build powerful native mobile appsActiveDevtoolsYCW16
Font AwesomeIcons and social logos for your website.ActiveDevtoolsYCS15
ZeplinDeliver on the Promise of DesignActiveDevtoolsYCS15
ReadMeBeautiful, personalized, interactive developer hubsActiveDevtoolsYCW15
ResolveSoftware to accelerate construction by finding issues in 3D BIMActiveAIYCW15
EaselEasel is a visual design tool built for the web. Since the web is…AcquiredDevtoolsYCS12
TastemakerInterior design marketplace and online retailerInactiveOtherYCS12
TumultTumult is building the next generation of apps for web design. Our…ActiveDevtoolsYCW11
BrushesiPad drawing software.InactiveDevtoolsYCS10

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Nearby spaces: Developer Tools 22, Design 8, Video 4, Collaboration 4, Computer Vision 4, Machine Learning 3, Marketing 3, AI Assistant 2, Productivity 2, Generative AI 2

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