# Directory map (funnel step 1: discover) — 564 tools

- All tools: https://thedesigntools.site/tools/
- A-Z: https://thedesigntools.site/all-tools/
- Alternatives hub: https://thedesigntools.site/alternatives/
- Open source: https://thedesigntools.site/open-source/
- No signup: https://thedesigntools.site/no-signup/
- Blog: https://thedesigntools.site/blog/
- Prompts (2014+): https://thedesigntools.site/prompts/

## Disciplines

- AI & Vibe Coding: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/ai-vibe-coding/
- Architecture: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/architecture/
- Cross-Discipline & Workflow: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/cross-discipline-workflow/
- Design Systems & UI Kits: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/design-systems-ui-kits/
- Digital Product Design: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/digital-product-design/
- Graphic Design: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/graphic-design/
- Learning & Certification: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/learning-certification/
- Physical Product Design: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/physical-product-design/
- Web Builders & No-Code: https://thedesigntools.site/discipline/web-builders-no-code/

## Alternatives guides

- https://thedesigntools.site/figma-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/photoshop-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/illustrator-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/solidworks-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/autocad-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/canva-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/adobe-xd-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/gimp-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/inkscape-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/procreate-alternatives/
- https://thedesigntools.site/sketch-alternatives/

## Free browser tools

- https://thedesigntools.site/color-palette-generator/
- https://thedesigntools.site/color-contrast-checker/
- https://thedesigntools.site/css-gradient-generator/
- https://thedesigntools.site/cmf-spec-sheet-generator/
- https://thedesigntools.site/invoice-generator/
- https://thedesigntools.site/design-system-generator/
- https://thedesigntools.site/screenshot-beautifier/
- All: https://thedesigntools.site/free-tools/

Routing: best-category -> discipline page; cheaper/free alternative -> open-source + matching *-alternatives guide; no-signup -> /no-signup/ or free tool above; single tool -> https://thedesigntools.site/tools/{slug}/ (never guess slugs).