{"id":16934,"date":"2018-01-26T10:31:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T15:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=16934"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:42:28","slug":"10-most-useful-apps-for-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/26\/10-most-useful-apps-for-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Useful Apps for Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Between smartphones, computers and tablets, there are apps for almost everything. There\u2019s no denying it. Technology is constantly making our lives easier.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re producing new designs for the merchandise in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/\">online print on demand shop<\/a>, a lot of the creative work can get tedious. Well, you\u2019re in luck because we\u2019re about to share ten of the most useful apps for designers.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderlist.com\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Wunderlist<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<div class='wp-caption alignnone sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622823555\/blog\/Wunderlist_for_Designers_ult2uz.jpg' alt='apps for designers - wunderlist'\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re one for organization, then this is the app for you. Wunderlist is a free application offering a clean and organized way to create and maintain multiple to-do lists. You have the ability to set due dates, reminders and even add subtasks. Between shop promotions, content marketing, and design planning, you\u2019ll never miss a note with Wunderlist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\nWindows<br \/>\nMac<br \/>\nAndroid<br \/>\niOS<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/app\/fontli\/id506650372?mt=8\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Fontil<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a passion for typography, then Fontil has the inspiration you need. This application fuels your creativity by presenting inspirational fonts used in everyday life. As a social network for typography ideas, the design process becomes simplified and stimulating. If you\u2019re ever looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/18\/text-talk-best-fonts-t-shirts\/\">great t-shirt font<\/a>, then this is the app for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\niOS<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colourlovers.com\/copaso\/ColorPaletteSoftware\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Copaso<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Copaso is a powerful color palate software helping designers develop amazing color combinations. The platform offers basic, advanced, and photo-based palate builders, so color creations are limitless. Additionally, Copaso has the ability to sync your palates to your phone! Your designs will be balanced and aesthetically pleasing with this app by your side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\nWeb devices<\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/coolors.co\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Coolors<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<div class='wp-caption alignnone sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622901879\/blog\/coolors_design_app_nccbhf.jpg' alt='apps for designers - coolors'\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Coolors is yet another amazing color palate tool. It\u2019s fast, effective and easy-to-use. Coolors offers a variety of handy features that will make designing as easy as possible. Whether you want to store your colors in the cloud, export and share your palates, or adjust and refine your combinations, this app can do it all. Simplify the palate creation process and give Coolors a try!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\nWeb devices<br \/>\niOS<\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiftythree.com\/paper\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever had an amazing design idea, and completely drew a blank when you were ready to execute it? We know, it\u2019s the worst. With Paper, this problem will never happen to you again. Right when inspiration hits, power up the Paper app and sketch, type and brainstorm away. Paper is like your idea chamber. Keep your ideas to yourself or share your creations on social media. Don\u2019t let your ideas go to waste and download the Paper app!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\niOS<\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>IFTTT<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>IFTTT takes technology to a whole new level. Instead of toggling between commonly used applications, IFTTT offers an automation service for all your favorite web and mobile apps. The platform is compatible with smart devices, so you can even integrate IFTTT with your Google Home or Alexa. Pretty cool, huh? Don\u2019t waste any more time managing all of your apps separately, all you need is IFTT to make your life easier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\nWeb App<br \/>\niOS<br \/>\nAndroid<\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/museworks.co\/piclab\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>PicLab<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Spice up your photos with PicLab. This platform has the capacity to bring your photos to the next level by adding eye-popping fonts and unique effects. Perfect your creation by tweaking the color, position and opacity of your graphics and share them on your favorite social media platform! Give your photos the recognition they deserve by firing up PicLab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\niOS<br \/>\nAndroid<\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.adobe.creativeapps.draw\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Adobe Illustrator Draw<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, when your see the word Adobe, you know it\u2019s going to be an essential app for design. Adobe Illustrator Draw has officially made vector art creation mobile. With a variety of pen tips, merging options and stencils, creating a masterpiece will become second nature. Plus, with PDF export, your art will always be ready for upload!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\niOS<br \/>\nAndroid<\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bytestorm.artflow\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>ArtFlow<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>ArtFlow alone has the power to create intricate artwork with ease. When it comes to it\u2019s features, there are too many to count, but all easy-to-use. Whether you\u2019re at home, in the car, at work or anywhere else, ArtFlow\u2019s Photoshop-like functionality will be by your side and ready for creation. In short, ArtFlow is a solid, go-to option for designers of all levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<\/strong><br \/>\nAndroid<\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/snapseed\/id439438619?mt=8\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Snapseed<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Snapseed is an essential photo app from Google. It\u2019s considered a professional photo editor offering 20+ tools for photo optimization. Plus, the apps offer useful tip and trick about the app and photography in general. If you\u2019re looking to give your photos a little something extra, Snapseed is what you need for photo perfection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatible with:<br \/>\n<\/strong>iOS<br \/>\nAndroid<\/p>\n<p>What apps do you use? Share your favorite apps with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between smartphones, computers and tablets, there are apps for almost everything. There\u2019s no denying it. Technology is constantly making our lives easier.<br \/>\nWhen you\u2019re producing new designs for the merchandise in your online shop, a lot of the creative work can get tedious. 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