As an architectural designer, having the right tools and apps can significantly enhance your workflow, creativity, and productivity. Whether you're sketching initial concepts, creating detailed renderings, or managing client presentations, the best architectural design tools are essential to streamline your process. In this article, I’ll share the top 10 architecture and design tools and apps that I can’t live without. From digital sketching apps like Procreate to presentation tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, these must-have resources will help you take your designs to the next level.

From hand-lettering to blue lines I use all my original drafting skills, but with the ease and speed of technology thanks to some great software, tools, and apps. For design on the go I love MORPHOLIO TRACE I use it on my ipad pro and can work from anywhere and no ink all over my hands at the end of the day!

I love honoring traditional methods while embracing modern techniques. - Susan Knof