DESIGN • 2026

5 3D Design Tools Every Web Designer Should Know

Swipe to see the tools shaping web and product design this year.

1. SPLINE

Brings 3D to the Browser

Spline V2 launched in August 2026 with a rebuilt editor and an MCP server so AI agents can edit live 3D scenes.

2. RIVE

Powers Real-Time App Animation

Rive builds interactive animations that react instantly to user input, making it a favorite for app and game interfaces.

3. BLENDER

The Free Pro Standard

Blender handles modeling, sculpting, and rendering at a professional level, completely free, with a steep learning curve.

4. FIGMA

Adds Basic 3D Primitives

Figma now supports simple 3D shapes for quick mockups, but it stays a 2D-first design tool at its core.

5. THREE.JS

Powers Custom Web 3D

For fully custom, code-level 3D on the web, Three.js and WebGL remain the backbone behind countless interactive sites.