Today on The Real Magic, your hosts Greg & Alan discuss some of the best tools, apps, and software that can have a massive impact on any designer’s workflow (Tip: These are just as effective for any business owner, even if you are not a designer). Greg and Alan also share their own tips on better utilizing the features that exist in these tools, as well as cross-compatible plug-ins that can maximize efficiency.
Even if you’re already familiar with some of these tools, or simply overlooked them in the past, the insights Greg and Alan share into getting the most out of these services will make you re-evaluate the way you do (or don’t) use them currently.
In todays business world where the most tech savvy leave the competition behind, you’ll be thankful that the hosts of The Real Magic have done the field research for you. This is not a definitive list but the ones that have had the biggest impact on their businesses. If you have any other great tips, tricks for software please leave a comment below this episode.
08:25 – Wacom tablet
09:50 – Apple Magic Mouse
10:10 – Adobe Creative Suite
12:00 – Acrobat Pro
13:50 – Google Apps / Gmail for Business
16:45 – Dropbox
18:10 – YesWare (Gmail plug-in)
19:05 – KeyNote for iOS
20:00 – RedPen.Io
20:50 – Invision App
21:55 – Concept Board
23:20 – Canva
24:20 – RescueTime
26:00 – Slack.com
27:00 – HelpScout
27:40 – ScheduleOnce
29:45 – Teamwork
30:50 – Harvest App
32:45 – Podio.com
34:25 – Infusionsoft
38:00 – Jing by Techsmith
40:00 – Lynda.com
41:30 – RoboForm
Also mentioned in this episode:
Pete Moriarty – itGenius.com.au