Resources
These are the tools I actually use as a product designer at Lightspark. Bookmark this page.
Build
Cursor
AI code editor. Free Pro plan for students. This is your main tool.
cursor.com/students
Claude
AI assistant by Anthropic. Powers Cursor and works standalone.
claude.ai
Vercel
Deploy your site to a live URL in seconds. Free hobby plan.
vercel.com
GitHub
Where your code lives. Version control. Free.
github.com
v0
Vercel's AI UI generator. Great for quick React components.
v0.dev
Figma
The design tool the pros use. Free Education plan with Make access.
figma.com/education
Design & inspiration
Mobbin
Browse real app designs. The best way to find design references.
mobbin.com
Cosmos
AI-powered inspiration curation. Great for vibes and style boards.
cosmos.so
Brand New
Logo and rebrand reviews. See how top brands evolve.
underconsideration.com/brandnew
Refactoring UI
Design tips for developers. Extremely practical.
refactoringui.com