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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Creative Coding Libraries for Designers</title>
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</head>
<body>

<header>
  <p class="eyebrow">Designer's Toolkit · Creative Coding</p>
  <h1>Build things that <em>move,<br>breathe & surprise.</em></h1>
  <p class="subtitle">A curated set of JavaScript libraries and frameworks that let designers push ideas beyond static screens — no deep engineering required.</p>
  <span class="count-badge">18 libraries across 6 categories</span>
</header>

<nav class="cat-nav">
  <a class="cat-pill active" href="#visuals">🎨 Visuals</a>
  <a class="cat-pill" href="#3d">🧊 3D & WebGL</a>
  <a class="cat-pill" href="#data">📊 Data & Charts</a>
  <a class="cat-pill" href="#audio">🔊 Audio & Music</a>
  <a class="cat-pill" href="#animation">✨ Animation</a>
  <a class="cat-pill" href="#physics">🌊 Physics & Simulation</a>
  <!-- <a class="cat-pill" href="#typography">🔤 Typography</a> -->
</nav>

<main>

  <!-- VISUALS -->
  <section class="category cat-visuals" id="visuals">
    <div class="cat-header">
      <span class="cat-icon">🎨</span>
      <span class="cat-name">Interactive Visuals & Generative Art</span>
      <span class="cat-count">5 libraries</span>
    </div>
    <div class="libs-grid">

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://p5js.org" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>p5.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Beginner-friendly</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">The creative coder's sketchpad — draw, animate, and respond to mouse/keyboard input with a simple, artist-first API inspired by Processing.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">p5js.org</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://two.js.org" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>Two.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">2D Rendering</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A renderer-agnostic 2D drawing API that works across SVG, Canvas, and WebGL — perfect for crisp, scalable generative graphics.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">two.js.org</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://paperjs.org" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>Paper.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Vector / SVG</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of HTML5 Canvas — ideal for path-based generative drawings and morphing shapes.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">paperjs.org</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

      <!-- <a class="lib-card" href="https://pixijs.com" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>PixiJS</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">GPU-accelerated</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">Blazing-fast 2D WebGL renderer with rich sprite, filter, and shader support — great for fluid, high-performance visual experiences at scale.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">pixijs.com</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a> -->

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://ptsjs.org" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>pts.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Geometry & Math</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A library for creative coding built around points, forms, and spaces — an elegant math-meets-art API great for geometric explorations and spatial thinking.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">ptsjs.org</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

      <!-- <a class="lib-card" href="https://svgjs.dev" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>svg.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Vector</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">Lightweight, expressive library for creating and animating SVGs in fine detail — ideal for designers who think natively in vectors and paths.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">svgjs.dev</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a> -->

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://zzz.dog" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>Zdog</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Pseudo-3D</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A flat-design 3D engine for canvas and SVG — makes pseudo-3D illustrated scenes that feel like interactive Dribbble shots come to life.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">zzz.dog</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

    </div>
  </section>

  <!-- 3D -->
  <section class="category cat-3d" id="3d">
    <div class="cat-header">
      <span class="cat-icon">🧊</span>
      <span class="cat-name">3D & WebGL</span>
      <span class="cat-count">2 libraries</span>
    </div>
    <div class="libs-grid">

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://threejs.org" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>Three.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Industry Standard</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">The go-to 3D library for the web — build scenes with lights, cameras, materials, and shaders without writing raw WebGL.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">threejs.org</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

      <!-- <a class="lib-card" href="https://docs.pmnd.rs/react-three-fiber" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>React Three Fiber</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">React + 3D</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">Three.js as React components — declarative, composable 3D scene-building that integrates naturally with modern web interfaces.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">docs.pmnd.rs/react-three-fiber</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a> -->

      <a class="lib-card" href="https://spline.design" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>Spline</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">No-code + Code</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A design tool for 3D that exports interactive scenes directly to the web — designers can build and embed 3D without touching raw code.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">spline.design</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a>

      <!-- <a class="lib-card" href="https://oframe.github.io/ogl" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>OGL</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Lightweight WebGL</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A minimal WebGL library for designers who want direct shader control without the overhead — perfect for custom visual effects and experiments.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">oframe.github.io/ogl</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a> -->

      <!-- <a class="lib-card" href="https://babylonjs.com" target="_blank">
        <div class="lib-top">
          <span class="lib-name"><span class="lib-dot"></span>Babylon.js</span>
          <span class="lib-tag">Game Engine</span>
        </div>
        <p class="lib-desc">A powerful, feature-rich 3D engine with a visual inspector and physics built in — closer to a game engine, great for immersive web experiences.</p>
        <div class="lib-footer">
          <span class="lib-url">babylonjs.com</span>
          <span class="lib-arrow">↗</span>
        </div>
      </a> -->

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        <p class="lib-desc">From the creators of D3 — a concise, expressive charting library that makes exploratory data visualization feel as fast as sketching.</p>
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          <span class="lib-tag">Music + Synth</span>
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        <p class="lib-desc">A full-featured framework for interactive music in the browser — build synthesizers, sequences, effects chains, and generative sound compositions.</p>
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        <p class="lib-desc">The simplest way to load, play, and spatialize audio across browsers — great for interactive sound design, UI sound, and audio-reactive experiences.</p>
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        <p class="lib-desc">Machine learning for artists and designers — use pose detection, image classification, and style transfer in the browser with just a few lines of code.</p>
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