ArtStation
ArtStation is a portfolio platform for digital artists, concept artists, and game developers. Showcase 3D work, illustrations, and…
Free – $10/mo
Cross-Discipline & Workflow
Project management, collaboration, and productivity tools for all creatives.
21 tools
Asana
Excels at scaling project management across larger teams — templates, automation, and visibility into multiple concurrent projects.
Free – $30.49/mo
Behance
Behance is Adobe's portfolio platform for creatives. Showcase your work, discover projects from designers worldwide, and get featured…
Free
Calendly
Calendly is a scheduling tool that eliminates back-and-forth emails. Share your availability, let clients/teams book time, and meetings…
Free – $16/user/mo
Dribbble
Dribbble is a platform for designers to showcase portfolios and inspire each other. Browse design work, follow designers,…
Free – $8/mo
Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud file storage and sync service with version history, file requests, and granular sharing controls.…
Free – $16.58/mo
Excalidraw
Excalidraw is a free, open-source whiteboarding tool for sketching diagrams and flowcharts. Simple, fast, and no sign-up required.…
Free
Figma FigJam
FigJam is Figma's collaborative whiteboarding space for brainstorming, ideation, and teamwork. Includes sticky notes, voting, templates, and real-time…
Free – $5/editor/mo
Frame.io
Frame.io is a video collaboration platform enabling feedback and review on video, motion graphics, and film projects. Frame-accurate…
Free – $25/user/mo
GitHub
GitHub is a version control platform for developers enabling collaboration, code review, and project management. Increasingly used by…
Free – $21/user/mo
Google Drive
Google Drive offers cloud storage, real-time collaboration on documents and spreadsheets, and easy sharing. Free 15GB storage with…
Free 15GB – $10/mo
Loom
Asynchronous video feedback is faster and clearer than text or synchronous calls — every design team should use…
Free – $12.50/mo
Miro
The default digital whiteboard for design teams. Whether remote or in-person, Miro enables collaborative thinking across all design…
Free – $16/mo
Monday.com
Monday.com is a flexible work management platform with visual boards, automation, and custom workflows. Highly customizable for different…
$9 – $19/seat/mo
Mural
Mural is an infinite canvas collaboration tool for brainstorming, ideation, and visual problem-solving. Integrates with popular tools, templates…
Free – $20/user/mo
Notion
Notion's versatility makes it invaluable for managing projects, inspiration, and team knowledge. The free tier is generous for…
Free – $10/mo
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where designers curate inspiration boards. Search and save design inspiration, color palettes,…
Free
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning platform with thousands of design, illustration, and creative classes. Learn from working professionals,…
$14 – $32/mo
Slack
The default team communication platform for modern creative teams — organizes conversation and integrates directly with design tools.
Free – $12.50/mo
Toggl
Toggl is a time tracking tool helping teams understand where time is spent. Track project time, analyze team…
Free – $9/user/mo
Udemy
Udemy offers thousands of design courses from instructors worldwide. Lifetime access to courses you purchase. Frequent sales make…
$12 – $200 per course