UX / UI designing can often turn out to be a challenging task. Somedays ideas flow like a fountain, other days ideas are non existent and it is hard to get creative juices flowing even for the best designer.Talent can be developed over time, and creativity may still be for the most part inspired, but thanks to the inter webs that has all changed. Some of the best product design resources are only a click, tap or swipe away. First things first! When ever venturing into a new area of design or prototyping, learning is key! Always start with the fundamentals. Before moving further and dissecting the problem more precisely, make sure you know the basics. We at SwampDigital have a list of amazing resources we use to bring an idea to life and an App Store near you!

UX Magazine is a free community resource exploring all facets of experience design. They work closely with practitioners and industry leaders versed in all areas of UX to provide a steady stream of engaging and useful content.

app.itize.us is a painstakingly curated presentation of the best designed apps available.

Classic collection picked by a community of curators. Pttrns provides holistic collection of mobile design patterns, resources and inspiration. This site flaunts invaluable collection of iPhone and iPad user interface patterns covering several app elements, such as launch, discovery, share, lists and much more.

Boxes and Arrows is devoted to the practice, innovation, and discussion of design; including graphic design, interaction design, information architecture and the design of business. Since 2001, it’s been a peer-written journal promoting contributors who want to provoke thinking, push limits, and teach a few things along the way.

Founded in September 2006, Smashing Magazine delivers useful and innovative information to Web designers and developers. Their aim is to inform our readers about the latest trends and techniques in Web development. Smashing Magazine is, and always has been, independent

Freebiesbug is just a blog showcasing hand-picked free PSDs, code stuff, free fonts and other resources for web designers every day.

Uxpin blog features useful software information and resources, including extensive tips on using their prototyping and wireframing platform UXPin.

Dribbble is a community of designers answering that question each day. Web designers, graphic designers, illustrators, icon artists, typographers, logo designers, and other creative types share small screenshots (shots) that show their work, process, and current projects.

Thoughts on users, experience, and design from the folks at InVision.

Dubbed as a living classroom, Pattern Tap allows designers to learn what is working well on the web and why. Pattern Tap is about collecting specific designs and patterns of user interaction. Just get your thinking cap on.

We hope you these resources help you get started on your project! Stay tuned for more resources from your favorite categories — UI, icons, wearables, and others.