All of the following tools and resources for Graphics (incl. graphic design, illustration and printmaking) are available online, most of them for free – though sometimes with limitations (e.g. time, number of downloads etc.).
(more…)Spatial Design: Tools and Resources
All of the following tools and resources for Spatial Design (incl. architecture, virtual space/exhibitions etc.) are available online, most of them for free – though sometimes with limitations (e.g. time, number of downloads etc.).
(more…)Mural
Mural offers digital workspaces (=online whiteboards) for visual collaboration between up to 50 participants (for the cheapest plan). As a collaboration tool Mural enables users to build, share and collaborate on projects from any location and on any device either on a browser or via the native Mural app.
(more…)Alchemy
Alchemy is an open source drawing software exploring new ways to sketch, draw, and create on computers. It’s intentionally not for creating finished artwork, but rather a sketching environment that focuses on the very early stages of the creative process. Experimental in nature, Alchemy lets you brainstorm visually to explore an expanded range of ideas and possibilities in a serendipitous way.
(more…)Inkscape
Inkscape is a free and open source vector graphics editor with a rich set of features that is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagramming and flowcharting. It uses vector graphics to allow for sharp printouts and renderings at unlimited resolution.
(more…)Adobe Colour Wheel
For a variety of reasons and uses it may be nice to create palettes of several colours that inherently work with each other. Adobe Colour Wheel is a free, intuitively usable colour picking tool with some limited additional functions that may come handy when transitioning a creative practice online.