10 design tools that aren't Adobe Creative Cloud but *are* on sale

Gunning to be the next Picasso? Or maybe the next "employed graphic designer"? Whatever your dreams, they're going to require some digital tools. 

Coincidently, the Mashable Shop is currently having a sale on a bevy of design, photo editing, and animation tools to fulfill your creative needs. If you're not ready to drop major cash on a Creative Cloud subscription, these apps may just fill the gap. Use the code DOWNLOADIT at checkout to enjoy an extra 25% off all of the below.

1. CrazyTalk Animator 3 Pro ($179 value)

Whether it's an image, logo, or prop, this app can bring it to life with its broad range of motion templates. It comes packed with tools like 2D character templates, bone rig editor, facial puppets, and more, to enable inexperienced animators to create professional 2D animations with minimal effort. Read more...