Architects and designers are spending more and more time on their devices each day. To our luck, there is a continuous rapid creation of mobile apps built to help out people in the architecture/design field. In our fast-paced world, they occasionally need tools and gadgets that make them productive and efficient. Here are some of the apps we think you’ll like-
1. Concepts
Concepts is a flexible space to think, plan and create. Sketch plans and whiteboard on the infinite canvas, write notes, doodles and mind maps, draw storyboards, product sketches and design plans, then share with friends, clients and other apps.
2. Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual discovery engine which architects and designers can use for finding ideas and design inspiration and more. With billions of Pins on Pinterest, you'll always find ideas to spark inspiration. When you discover Pins you love, save them to boards to keep your ideas organized and easy to find.
3. Autodesk Sketchbook
Autodesk SketchBook is a painting and drawing app that's been designed to get your ideas down on "paper" as quickly as possible. It's an expressive drawing app for doodlers, artists, and designers looking to rapidly capture their inspiration and design ideas.
4. Graphisoft BIMx
BIMx, allows you to explore architectural designs interactively through the BIM model on iOS and Android mobile devices. It features the ‘BIMx Hyper-model’, a unique technology for navigating the integrated 2D drawing sheets and 3D Building Information Models.
5. Morpholio Trace
This app works just like tracing paper: with simple layers and tools, you can sketch and comment on top of images. The free app is perfect for conceptualizing design, making it easy to collaborate, and share ideas with the rest of your team.
6. MagicPlan
Instantly create and share floor plans, field reports, and estimates with one easy-to-use application. MagicPlan offers a better way to get work done while in the field. Magicplan uses state-of-the-art tech with an easy-to-use interface, allowing you to measure and sketch interior plans in 2D & 3D. MagicPlan can combine take-off and estimate to automatically calculate pricing on your mobile device.