Design tools to use for weekly workflow
One of the most frequently questions we get is what are the design tools & software we use weekly for streamlined workflow. We are listing three main software we use for easy marketing and consistent design tools.
Adobe Express - main page
Adobe Express
With the latest social media algorithms that is mainly reels and videos, Adobe Express is a hybrid tool that combines Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere with easy motion graphics. Similar to Canva, Adobe Express runs on web browsers and syncs with the mobile app to create a seamless synchronisation of design folders.
What is good?
If you are already a Creative Cloud user, it gives access to Premium templates, brand tools and hi-resolution exports
What is best for?
It is great for editing short reels, create animated story posts, re-size different social media posting formats and removing background in images within seconds.
Rhino Polyhedron plugin
2. Polyhedra Plug-in in Rhinoceros and Grasshopper
Grasshopper, the parametric modelling tool, which runs in Rhino is not a new tool. However, it is always very useful for creating consistent iterations and collection of coherent forms. Recently, we have been using Grasshopper for designing a new glassware collection.
In addition to this, there is a secret plug-in which is free to download that creates various Platonic solids and polyhedrons. This plugin is compatible for both Mac and Windows. There are also good tutorials on modifying preset forms and creating more variations.
What is good?
Both are great for mathematically accurate, iterative design generations.
What is best for?
Creating multiple forms within minutes which can be modified multiple ways for 3D printing and digital fabrication.
Notion integration with other apps and platforms
3. Notion
Notion is an online tool that combines notes, images, mood boards, calendar and work flow systems into one single environment. Whether for a micro company to a larger organisation, this tool is useful for keep ideas and to-do lists in one place. It is free for personal use for single subscribers. It has been also integrated with calendars, dropbox and AI tools.
What is good?
There are lots of options for templates which comes as pre-sets but also can be downloaded from their database. These templates are customisable and are great systems for goal tracking, project management and referencing to online links.
What is great?
Synchronisation with other platforms and mobile app are the best aspects of Notion. Everything auto-saves while using realtime and it can be shared with other team members.
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