There are so many Ipad or Iphone applications out there to use on a daily basis. From social media to business tracking to photo apps there is no shortage in choices, even when it comes to design-related apps. But sometimes it is hard to keep track of what works, what doesn’t, and what may be better. Here are a few apps I use on a regular basis and are definitely worth my 99 cents!
Social media: I use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and an app called Buffer. Buffer is similar to HootSuite, but it seems easier to use for me. I do not use it all the time, but when I have a lot to say, it helps space out my conversations. It also helps me track what readers are interested in reading. This app is FREE and can be downloaded on ipad and iphone. There are many more features that I love and I encourage you to try it out yourself.This app is free.
Photo: We all know about PicStitch and Intagram, which I love. I was recently introduced to a new app, A Beautiful Mess and I have fallen in love with it. It is similar to PicStitch, where you get to doll up a photo. I like the cool graphics and fonts available much more though. I use this App to doll up photos to post to social media sites.This app is only 99 cents.
Blog: when on the go, I use the app ByWord to write blog posts on my ipad. Byword is a minimalist word processor that is fast and easy to use. This is linked to my Dropbox account and I can email it to my Dropbox or my email account. It is great to write a post when I cannot get to my computer to actually sit down in my studio and write it. I first learned about this app from a blog I read regularly, Michael Hyatt.This app is free.
Site Visits: the are many ‘to do’ list apps out there, but I love using Wunderlist for all my design projects. The app is designed for more general purposes and can be used from anything to planning a vacation to sharing a shopping list for someone, but I love to use it to create lists for clients. Sometimes, I will have 3-5 site visits in one day. When I have a site visit, this is my go-to app. I can organize my projects, make lists, take notes, and track many more things. It even updates me with reminders if I tell it to. Genius! This app is free.
Design: Sometimes I need to design something on the fly. For instance, if I am in a showroom and need to ensure a sofa will fit in a space but don’t have time to go back to my studio to draw it up. This app, Mark on Call, comes in super handy! It is like having a virtual design assistant!. This app costs $2.99
I try not to use many more apps than I have to, as I try to streamline my work but sometimes I don’t know where I would be without these Apps. Have you ever used these apps? What other iPad or iPhone apps do you use?
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