Paper is a newly launched, web-based design platform aiming to be the “new home for designers.” Currently in public alpha, it positions itself as a powerful, high-performance canvas built to handle complex creative work—from visual art to user experience design—more efficiently than traditional tools. The platform focuses on speed and reliability, addressing the frustrations designers face with lagging or bloated software.
Backed by a recent $4.2M seed round led by Accel, Paper is rapidly evolving with frequent updates, such as the recent addition of new AI models and advanced gradient controls. The team is also working on “Paper Shaders,” an upcoming feature set designed to bring code-based visual effects directly into the design workflow. It targets professional designers and digital artists who need a modern, fluid environment to build and ship “incredible” work.
