ARCHITECTURE TOOLKIT
Awesome time-saving apps, tools & resources
to scale your professional and creative skills.
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DRAWING & SKETCHING
Penultimate
Penultimate
Penultimate gives you the fast, tactile gratification of writing on paper, with digital power and flexibility. Take notes, keep sketches, or share your next breakthrough idea -- in the office, on the go, or home on the sofa.
evernote.com/penultimate
Paper
Paper
Mobile design tool to capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and share them across the web.
fiftythree.com
Sketchbook Mobile
Sketchbook Mobile
Professional-grade paint and drawing application to digitally capture your ideas as napkin sketches or produce artwork on-the-go.
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CLIENT COMMUNICATION
ConceptShare
ConceptShare
ConceptShare makes it easy to share, communicate and collaborate on creative work through online proofing, markups, and discussion - helping creative teams and their clients work together to deliver assets on time, on spec.
conceptshare.com
Highrise
Highrise
An easy-to-use app for small businesses that keeps track of your contacts, clients, leads, deals, and tasks.
highrisehq.com
Boomerang for Gmail
Boomerang for Gmail
Boomerang for Gmail is a Firefox / Chrome plugin that lets you take control of when you send and receive email messages.
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FILE COLLABORATION
Google Docs
Google Docs
Google Docs lets users create and share word documents, spreadsheets, and more to be edited collaboratively, with built-in functionality for revision history and comments.
google.com/docs
Dropbox
Dropbox
Store, sync and share your files across multiple computers and your mobile device by dragging and dropping into the dropbox file. Users can also upload and access files through a web browser. Sharing and access is controlled by folders, with the bonus of an online revision log to recover any accidentally-deleted files.
dropbox.com
Onehub
Onehub
Onehub provides cloud content management and secure file sharing that helps businesses store, organize, and share information. Role-based conditions give you granular control; mobile and desktop application allow for easy accessibility through multiple devices.
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TO-DO
TeuxDeux
TeuxDeux
A minimalistic to-do app that is both browser and mobile based, TeuxDeux lets you view tasks on a weekly basis to have more control over day-to-day duties. Plan for the future with the "Someday" section, for whatever crosses your mind but lacks a defined due-date.
teuxdeux.com
Things
Things
Things is an iOS exclusive to-do app. Enter and check off tasks, which can also be sorted into lists and projects. View tasks in time-based categories of "today", "next scheduled" and "someday". Notifications are clearly displayed on the app icon for a quick sense of priority and accomplishment.
culturedcode.com/things
Remember the Milk
Remember the Milk
A to-do app featuring sorted tabs that is available across web, iOS and Android platforms. Compatible with a number of existing apps, enhance your experience by merging your to-do list with your favourite web services such as Gmail, Twitter and even Microsoft Outlook.
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MEMOS
Evernote
Evernote
A family of apps to make organizing content for memory and reference easy by allowing search by keyword, tag or even printed and handwritten text inside images. Clip and save content from anywhere on the web or with your mobile phone and its camera.
evernote.com
Wunderlist 2
Wunderlist 2
Easiest way to manage and share your daily to-do lists, whether you're planning an overseas adventure, sharing a shopping list with a loved one, or simply keeping track of your daily to-dos. Wunderlist uses invisible syncing and helpful in-app reminders, so you have more free time to check off the tasks on your list.
6wunderkinder.com/w...
Simplenote
Simplenote
Take notes across web and mobile and easily track them with tags and sharing options, with access to multiple backups (just in case). Individual Windows and Mac clients are available, as well as many extensions to enhance the app's function.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Flow
Flow
Flow is a project management system that allows you to create tasks for yourself, assign or delegate to others, and share multiple task sets across a variety of platforms.
getflow.com
Basecamp
Basecamp
Basecamp is the ultimate combination of to-do lists, web-based text documents, file sharing, and time tracking, with an added messaging system - everything you need to stay on task, no matter what the task may be.
basecamp.com
Asana
Asana
Asana is a collaborative information manager used to create or assign tasks. Tasks can then be further sorted into tags and workspaces to stay organized, with hot-key shortcuts for speed optimization.
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COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS
Notable
Notable
Notable lets you take any webpage screenshot, sketch or wireframe and exchange notes on specific details with your team. You can quickly reply, vote or suggest a better idea. Notable helps you arrive at the best solution in the shortest amount of time.
notableapp.com
Conceptboard
Conceptboard
Collaboratively mark up and comment on documents to generate group discussion to reach a desired outcome. Conference-capability and real-time editing features available.
conceptboard.com
Bounce
Bounce
Grab snapshots of any website or upload your own images to mark up and comment. Share with others through a unique link that lets others comment too - then sit back and watch the ideas bounce off one another.
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TIME MANAGEMENT / INVOICING
Harvest
Harvest
Harvest lets you track the time you spend on a task, analyze trends and accurately bill clients for the amount of work you have completed.
getharvest.com
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Track time, organize expenses or invoice your clients for easy book-keeping and tax filing. Invoicing is provided globally across all currencies and is compatible with online payment and automated follow-ups.
freshbooks.com
Blinksale
Blinksale
Invoice clients with the added features of customizable css, collaborative documents, and automated sending and reminders - and the option to sync all of your clients right from Basecamp.
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EMAIL
Campaign Monitor
Campaign Monitor
Create email marketing campaigns using one of Campaign Monitor's beautiful templates, and track its progress with built-in analytics. Features include a customizable interface, sub-accounts and multiple user access.
campaignmonitor.com
Mail Chimp
Mail Chimp
Create email newsletters that are sent from your chosen address. Customize layouts and content with an interactive and easy to use interface, and learn how to use all these features with MailChimp's handy guides for novices, designers, and developers.
mailchimp.com
Boomerang for Gmail
Boomerang for Gmail
A Chrome/Firefox plug-in for Gmail that allows you to schedule when emails are sent or received to your inbox.
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PHONE / FAX
Skype
Skype
Voice or video call over the internet to one or multiple contacts free of charge. With a subscription, enjoy unlimited calls to landlines and mobile numbers. Or simply use it to chat via text. Additional features include voicemail, call forwarding, screen sharing, skype wifi and more.
skype.com
Grasshopper
Grasshopper
Create a professional phone line for yourself or a group of people by creating a local or toll free number on your phone. Take control of logistics by setting up extensions, a call directory, pre-recorded greetings and unlimited call handling.
grasshopper.com
Hello Fax
Hello Fax
Go paperless - send fax via the Internet by uploading a document and entering your contact number. Includes integration with Google drive, Dropbox, and a number of other platforms.
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SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS
Social Mention
Social Mention
A real time search engine across multiple social platforms on the internet, including Twitter and Facebook. Great for finding trending sources and contacting others.
socialmention.com
HootSuite
HootSuite
An aggregate dashboard for all your social profiles. HootSuite allows you to track your social conversations and measure campaign results with analytics and insights.
hootsuite.com
Buffer
Buffer
Queue updates to your social network such as twitter and facebook based on a analysis of your follower activity. Compatibility with bit.ly and built in analytics for your queued posts are also included.
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WEB TOOLS
bit.ly
bit.ly
Shorten links from across the internet as bitmarks which can then be posted to your social profiles and tracked for click through analysis.
bitly.com
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
Google Analytics not only lets you measure sales and conversions, but also gives you fresh insights into how visitors use your site, how they arrived on your site, and how you can keep them coming back.
google.com/analytics
Open Site Explorer
Open Site Explorer
Search any website's link metrics and compare up to 5 sites. Open Site Explorer lets you search who got to your site and how - exactly the information you need to raise your SEO.
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ONLINE BACKUP
Google Cloud Drive
Google Cloud Drive
Store and sync your files by dragging and dropping to cloud drive. Share and collaborate as you would with google docs.
drive.google.com
Dropbox
Dropbox
Store, sync and share your files across multiple computers and on your mobile device by dragging and dropping into the dropbox file. Users can also upload and access files through a web browser. Sharing and access is controlled by folder, with the bonus of a revision log online to recover any accidentally deleted files.
dropbox.com
Mozy
Mozy
Back up your files to the cloud with real time support and secure data encryption.
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ACCOUNTING
Xero
Xero
An online accounting software that also features bank reconciliation, invoicing and a large range of add-ons to support everything from online payments to time tracking.
xero.com
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Track time, organize expenses or invoice your clients for easy book-keeping and tax filing. Invoicing is provided globally across all currencies and is compatible with online payment and automated follow-ups.
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PROFESSIONAL ONLINE PRESENCE
Format
Format
Build a beautiful online portfolio that is optimized for web and mobile devices. Choose from a gallery of effective and highly customizable themes and edit with easy drag and drop access. Customization and SEO are made easy with a simple user dialogue box that allows you to change style elements and connect your social profiles.
format.com
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
World's largest professional network to stay informed about your contacts and industry, find the people & knowledge you need to achieve your goals, and control your professional identity online.
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UTILITIES
Instapaper
Instapaper
Save articles on the web to reader later both online and on your mobile device. Articles pre-load so that no network connection is required to read while on-the-go.
instapaper.com
HelloSign
HelloSign
Scan, edit and legally sign a document from your iPhone or iPad.
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NEWS TOOLS
Flipboard
Flipboard
An aggregate feed of your selected social networks and content feeds. The namesake likens to realistic paper- flipping transition between pages.
flipboard.com
Summly
Summly
Allows you to browse news fast, easily and beautifully through concise summaries of the most relevant pieces of news based on the topics, keywords and new sources you prefer.
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REFERENCE
Lynda
Lynda
A vast online library of high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials that helps anyone learn software, design, and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
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TECH AID
Sunseeker
Sunseeker
Provides solar direction for each daylight hour. Know when to be ready for the perfect lighting.
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INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Architizer
Architizer
A social platform for architects to interact, show their work, and find clients.
architizer.com
ArchDaily
ArchDaily
An online source of continuous information for a growing community of thousands of architects searching for the latest architectural news: projects, products, events, interviews and competitions among others.
archdaily.com
Design Observer
Design Observer
Design Observer publishes over 300 essays, reviews, interviews, photo essays and more. Everything you need to know about design, photography, illustration, architecture, urbanism, sustainability, social innovation and visual culture.
designobserver.com
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