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Figma
Yoga's go-to tool for UI design, used daily for designing and collaborating with the team, valued for its speed, flexibility, and real-time collaborat...
23
Adobe Photoshop
Software used for more refined editing touches and mostly for compositing in architectural photography.
14
Adobe Lightroom
Software used by Will to organize photos and do most of his editing, loyal Adobe product.
13
Final Cut Pro
Software used occasionally by Rahul for making YouTube videos.
8
Illustrator
A software tool relied on for daily creative tasks, part of the design workflow.
8
After Effects
A software tool included in the daily creative workflow for motion graphics and visual effects.
6
DaVinci Resolve
A software tool relied on for color grading and video editing in creative projects.
5
Procreate
App used for creative tasks, leveraging the Apple Pencil's responsiveness for sketching and design work.
5
Framer
A tool used alongside Figma for designing interfaces, building websites, and collaborating with clients.
4
Indesign
Used for creating presentations, though Gabriel spends an uncomfortable amount of time using it.
3
Premiere Pro
A software tool used for video editing, part of the creative tasks undertaken regularly.
3
Blender
A software tool used for 3D modeling and environment creation, central to the creative process.
3
Adobe Creative Cloud
Software suite including Illustrator and XD, essential for design work and prototyping.
2
Fusion 360
Used for 3D modelling in the software stack.
2
Adobe Creative Suite
Go-to software essential for work as a graphic designer, used for design tasks.
2
Pixelmator
A solid alternative to Photoshop, used mainly for creating thumbnails and design tweaks.
2
CapCut
Used for editing videos, sufficient for the user's type of videos.
2
Screen Studio
Software used to record the screen for creating tutorials.
1
Autodesk Inventor
Parametric CAD software used by Gabriel for industrial design work, chosen over Solidworks or Rhino despite confusion from others.
1
Keyshot
Used for preparing renders for presentations to clients and suppliers, an essential tool in Gabriel's workflow.
1
MotionVFX plugin
Plugin with tons of easy-to-use features that help with creativity and getting ideas down faster.
1
Lightroom Classic
A software tool used in the creative process, particularly for photo editing and related tasks.
1
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom)
Software used for editing and managing visual content as part of content creation.
1
Apple Motion
Favorite motion graphic design software used for experimenting.
1
Runway
An AI tool explored for faster brainstorming and visual exploration in design projects.
1
Midjourney
An AI tool that adds an innovative twist to projects, enabling visual exploration.
1
FigJam
Perfect for team ideation and sketching ideas. Used for brainstorming, sketching user flows, and gathering team feedback.
1
Mockups & Miro
Ideal for rapid wireframing and moodboarding on the go. Used for developing quick concepts and designs away from the desk.
1
Lightroom (Pro version)
Used for editing photos, working wonders for enhancing the quality of photos.
1
Cinema 4D
Primary software used by Arek for creating 3D visuals, handling most of his design and illustration tasks for brands and SaaS companies.
1
ZBrush
Software preferred by Arek for character design and organic modeling, complementing his 3D workflow.
1
Plasticity
A tool recently learned by Arek for hard surface or geometrical object modeling, enhancing his 3D design capabilities.
1
Marvelous Designer
Occasionally used software for clothing and fabric simulations in Arek's 3D projects.
1
Adobe Express
Software tested for social media posts and captions, found easy to use.
1
Jitter
An app being explored for motion possibilities on designs transferred through Figma, with a pleasing and easy - to - use interface.
1
Sketch
A UI/UX design tool used for professional design work, essential for the user's career as a UI/UX designer.
1
Capture One 23
Great for RAW photo processing, essential for high-quality photo editing.
1
Adobe Premiere
Employed to create and edit videos for various projects and content creation.
1
Affinity Suite
Mike's preferred alternative to Adobe for design work, used in his daily tasks.
1
Adobe Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop)
Software used for editing pictures, with Lightroom and Photoshop as primary tools.
1
Webflow
A tool used alongside Figma, essential for web design and development tasks.
1
129 total recommendations
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Other
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CapCut
Software used for creating short videos.
6
Spotify
Music streaming app that is always running in Will's workspace, used for playing Lofi Beats.
4
CleanShot X
An app used for taking screenshots, part of Rahul's software recommendations.
4
Pinterest
An app recommended for gathering inspiration for workspace setup.
3
raycast
Notable app/software/tool used.
2
Safari
The web browser used by Rahul as part of his daily tools.
2
Apple Reminders
A native Apple app for task management, used for capturing ideas and managing tasks across devices.
2
Google Sheets
A tool used for spreadsheet tasks, valued for its ease of use and collaboration capabilities.
2
Lightroom
Software used for photo editing.
2
DaVinci Resolve
Software being learned for colour grading.
2
Keynote
Presentation software used occasionally for creating presentations.
2
MacOS
The favourite software, offering intuitive design and good compatibility with peripherals.
2
Are.na
A platform for collecting and organizing inspiration, similar to old FFFFOUND!.
2
SAP
Used for bookkeeping, generating reports, and working sheets in the accounting role.
2
Rainmeter
An app used to create aesthetically pleasing desktop shortcuts for media, entertainment, and system functions like shutdown.
2
Steamlabs Ultra
Software used for streaming content, facilitating the streaming process.
2
Reeder
Used for RSS and read-it-later functionality, helping Rahul manage content consumption.
1
Apple and Google Suites
Used for video editing and client work alongside Final Cut Pro.
1
Google Docs
A tool used regularly for document creation, favored for its straightforward interface and collaboration features.
1
Microsoft Office suite
Used for work document creation and editing, essential for professional tasks and team collaboration.
1
Apple Calendar
Used to log important stuff like deadlines or bigger events, with a widget for key reminders.
1
Google Workspace
Standard set of tools used for work tasks.
1
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
A book essential for creative professionals, redefining originality by emphasizing inspiration from existing ideas and daily practice.
1
ChatGPT
An AI-powered helper tool used for brainstorming ideas, solving problems, and drafting content quickly.
1
Shopify
An e-commerce platform indispensable for storefront management and e-commerce tasks.
1
Klaviyo
A tool used for email marketing campaigns, powering targeted marketing efforts.
1
Currency
A currency converter app recommended as the best by a friend from the UK.
1
Behance
A platform used to stay updated with design trends.
1
Sleep Cycle app
Opened in the morning to turn off the alarm, part of the morning routine.
1
Final Cut Pro
Video editing software used.
1
Logic Pro
Music production software used, noted for its power and accessibility.
1
Cosmos
An app recommended for gathering inspiration for workspace setup.
1
Milanote
An app recommended for gathering inspiration and creating mood boards for workspace setup.
1
Arc Browser
Efficient tool for managing multiple workspaces. Organises tabs into different spaces for each project and allows easy switching without clutter.
1
Microsoft Excel
Used for working files in the day job as an accountant, with advanced features for creating various documents.
1
Blackmagic app
Used to record videos for content creation on the iPhone.
1
Brown Noise/Ambient Sounds
Helps with focus during work, setting a calming vibe in the workspace.
1
Ableton Live Lite
Software started using by Arek to create his own sounds and sound effects, adding audio elements to his projects.
1
Epic Games
Used for gaming.
1
Adobe Acrobat
An app used daily for work purposes.
1
On the Bench Podcast
A scale modeling podcast listened to while tinkering with projects.
1
Tracktion Waveform
DAW software used for recording music, great for beginners with tutorials and uncluttered interface.
1
Habitica
An app that gamifies task management to track gym goals, stretching, and sudoku puzzles.
1
Atomic Habits by James Clear
A book emphasizing positive changes through accumulated habits.
1
Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
A book about reevaluating busy lives and becoming intentional for productivity and happiness.
1
FanControl Software
Software to control computer fan speeds, achieving near-silent idle noise while maintaining cool temperatures.
1
SoundSwitch Software
Software for switching between audio sources (speakers, headphones, soundbar) with hotkeys or macropad.
1
Launchy Software
Improved pop-up version of Windows search function for quick access to apps and files.
1
Chrome
A browser used extensively for work tasks as a web professional.
1
Fantastical
An app used to manage calendars, helping with scheduling and time management.
1
iStat Menus
An app to keep an eye on system resources, monitoring the computer's performance.
1
Notion Calendar
Recently released calendar app with a simple interface, connects with Google Calendar, and has a desktop app.
1
OpenAI services (GPT-4, Whisper)
Tools heavily utilised for various tasks, including research and automation support in the workflow.
1
Apple Native Tools (Maps, Reminder, Calendar)
Tools Eloy prefers due to their seamless ecosystem integration, saving time by eliminating unnecessary configurations.
1
Apple Music
Provides a lossless audio experience when used with the audio setup, enhancing music streaming quality.
1
Setapp
A service Mike relies on for various Mac apps, including Craft Docs and Bartender, enhancing productivity.
1
Surfer SEO
A tool used for SEO content optimization and research.
1
Ahrefs
A tool for SEO content analysis and research.
1
KeySearch
A tool used in SEO content creation and keyword research.
1
X (ex-Twitter)
Used for posting about daily life and gameplay, and following Japanese users for communication inspiration.
1
85 total recommendations
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Note Taking
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Notion
Go-to for databases, storing notes, design references, managing personal expenses, and tracking purchased items.
15
Apple Notes
Used by Rahul for general note-taking and ideas as part of his most-used apps.
7
NotePlan
Calendar-based task management app used for organizing tasks and journaling.
2
Notes app
A tool used for note-taking.
2
Tot App
Minimalist note-taking app with seven simple pages, living in the Mac's menu bar and iPhone quick access, used for to-dos, important info, recipes, gu...
1
Tactiq
A tool that transcribes and organises meeting notes effortlessly, helping to avoid wasting time on note-taking.
1
Strflow
App used for quickly jotting down notes, thoughts, and links throughout the day.
1
Ugmonk Analog
Notebook used by Tristan Green for keeping lists, notes, and sketches.
1
Field Notes notebooks
Notebooks used by Tristan Green for keeping lists, notes, and sketches.
1
Apple Reminders
A note-taking app used for daily planning to organize tasks and stay on track.
1
Reminders App
Used for quick to-do lists and organizing tasks, providing simple task management.
1
33 total recommendations
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Project Management
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Notion
A productivity app used as a central hub for task management, brainstorming, and project tracking, with flexible customization options.
5
Miro
A tool for brainstorming and visual planning, helping keep projects organized and supporting remote team collaboration.
2
Asana
Another project management platform used depending on team and project requirements for task management.
2
Jira
A project management tool used for tracking project progress and managing tasks, suitable for team collaboration.
2
Google Suite
Used for work purposes as part of the Google ecosystem, aiding in various work-related tasks.
2
Todoist
An app for organization and tasks, used to update and write daily to-do lists with natural language recognition, available on all devices.
2
Apple Reminders
Utilized by Rahul for managing tasks in his workflow.
1
Linear
Beautiful and elegant project management SaaS product that makes project management joyful.
1
Google Calendar
Used to block time for deep work, meetings, and admin tasks, and to get a sense of the day ahead.
1
Trello
A project management tool used to break down complex projects into tasks, assign responsibilities, and track progress.
1
Things app
A convenient and beautifully designed app that helps with organization, planning purchases, and managing projects.
1
Google Sheets
Used instead of Excel for project tracking, allowing work from anywhere with data safety.
1
TimeTree
Online calendar for planning appointments and video shoots, accessible from anywhere with color-coded projects and shared calendars.
1
Things 3
A todo app used across devices to manage household chores, website improvements, and work-related tasks, with a user-friendly UI and cross-device sync...
1
Google Tasks app
A task management app that works with other Google tools to organize work.
1
24 total recommendations
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Communication
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Apple Mail + Gmail
Email services used by Rahul for communication and managing emails.
2
Slack
A communication tool used for team interactions.
2
Microsoft Teams
A communication and collaboration tool for the team, facilitating remote work interactions.
1
Boom
A camera app that makes Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls more engaging, productive, and fun.
1
Loom
A tool used for asynchronous communication at the end of the day.
1
WebEx
Used for web calling in work scenarios, facilitating work-related communication.
1
Zoom
Used for web calling in personal life, enabling personal video communication.
1
MS Teams
An app primarily used for work communication and meetings.
1
EasyJoin App
App for linking phone with computer, enabling notification sync and easy file transfers.
1
Spark
An app for managing emails, helping to handle email communication efficiently.
1
MeetingBar
Displays and allows easy joining of upcoming meetings, helping with time management and meeting preparedness.
1
Discord
Main tool used for communicating with friends while gaming.
1
14 total recommendations
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Automation
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Raycast
A productivity app that streamlines workflows with quick keyboard shortcuts and app integrations, saving time on repetitive tasks.
3
Paste
Used for rolling clipboard history and storing code snippets, enhancing workflow efficiency.
1
Dropzone
Used for moving and compressing files, improving workflow efficiency.
1
iCue software
Used along with Stream Deck to manage and control all lights, enabling quick adjustments.
1
CommandPost
Free and open-source Mac app for FCP editors, used with Stream Deck for FCP shortcuts.
1
BetterTouchTool
App with 'Find/Search Image and Move Mouse' feature used with Stream Deck.
1
Mixtral 8Ă—7B
A large language model used to screen, organise, and label files automatically, handling routine tasks to manage digital clutter.
1
9 total recommendations
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Focus Techniques
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Shakkei
An app that helps create an immersive workspace and aids in focus sessions.
1
LookAway
An app that helps monitor screen time and maintain focus during deep work sessions.
1
2 total recommendations
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Time Tracking
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Google Calendar
A tool used for time management and task management.
3
Toggl
Website used to plan days and weeks and stay organised with work tasks.
2
Forest
An app that acts as a focus timer to keep off the phone by planting virtual trees.
2
Gestimer
An app used for setting quick timers, assisting with time management.
1
Amie
A scheduling tool used to manage time.
1
LookAway
Mac app that reminds to take breaks by showing screen stare duration.
1
iOS Focus Mode
Used with Forest app to block unnecessary notifications and limit phone use for better focus.
1
Timery
Used for time tracking work hours, with preset timer shortcuts accessible via Stream Deck.
1
Flow
App used as a Pomodoro timer to manage work sessions and breaks, aiding in focus and time management.
1
13 total recommendations
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Writing
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Google Docs
A cloud-based document tool for creating and sharing text documents.
2
iA Writer
The app where Rahul writes his blog posts and books, essential for his writing work.
1
MacWrite
An included word processing software for the original Macintosh, though the user prefers Microsoft Word for extra features.
1
Microsoft Word (Mac version)
A major word processor available for the original Macintosh with extra features compared to MacWrite, preferred by the user for workflow.
1
Pages
Solid choice for note-taking, document creation, and light design work on the iPad Pro, allowing integration of text, shapes, images, and sketching wi...
1
Fixkey
A tool that ensures writing is polished and error-free, aiding in content creation.
1
ChatGPT
An AI-based writing tool used by Ross Robinson for content creation.
1
Claude
An AI-based writing tool that assists in generating content for clients.
1
Frase
An AI writing tool utilized in the content creation process.
1
Jasper
An AI-based writing tool employed for producing client content.
1
Grammarly
An editing tool that helps in checking grammar and improving writing.
1
Hemingway Editor
An editing tool used to enhance the clarity and readability of written work.
1
13 total recommendations
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Time Management
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Raycast’s focus sessions
A tool used to block distractions and stay focused, helping to avoid social media during work.
1
1 total recommendations
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Development
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VS Code
Used for coding as part of the software stack.
2
Final Cut Pro
Video editing software Qasim uses, transitioned from iMovie as skills progressed for more advanced edits.
1
DaVinci Resolve
Primary editing software used daily for social posts, client work, and filmmaking content.
1
QMK
Software to remap keys and create custom macros, enhancing productivity and personalising the keyboard to fit workflow.
1
VIA
Software to remap keys and create custom macros, enhancing productivity and personalising the keyboard to fit workflow.
1
Visual Studio Code
A text editor used for development work, essential for coding tasks.
1
iTerm2
A terminal emulator used on the command line for various tasks.
1
tmux terminal multiplexer
A tool used on the command line to quickly switch between projects.
1
Kaleidoscope
A tool for doing diffs, useful in development and file comparison tasks.
1
GitUp
An app to manage repos, aiding in version control for projects.
1
Elementor
Mike's go-to WordPress builder, used religiously for all his website building projects.
1
PyCharm
An integrated development environment for Python programming, helpful for managing projects and debugging in machine learning work.
1
13 total recommendations
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efficiency
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macOS terminal command for hiding desktop icons
A one-liner: 'defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop -bool false && killall Finder' to hide every icon, useful for screen-sharing.
1
1 total recommendations
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