We are living in an era that is driven by technology. And although there are some who claim that the technology of today is discouraging creativity, it’s actually quite the opposite. The web and mobile technology provide us with the tools to help unleash our creative potential and inspire innovative thought. Now there are, more specifically, apps that are designed to tap into that creative spark that lies within all of us.
Here’s a list of 10 apps for those looking to express their creativity, all of which can be downloaded from the App Store (some are available for Android as well).
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1. iCanSketchIt
This finger-sketching app can be found in the app store for $0.99. It features a competitive drawing game that not only pits one player up against another, but also creates a drive to improve upon every drawing made. Precision and timing modes create different challenges for all players.
2. Creative Whack Pack
Based on the popular Creative Whack Pack card deck by Roger von Oech, this app features 84 interactive and innovative strategies to get you thinking creatively. The deck is divided into four suits: Explorer, Artist, Judge and Warrior. Each card consists of a drawing and detailed explanation of the meaning behind that specific card. The idea is to get the user to stimulate his or her mind and start thinking outside the box on a daily basis. This is a great way to train your mind to consistently think on a creative frequency.
3. SimpleMind
SimpleMind is a mind mapping tool that turns your device into a brainstorming, idea collection and thought structuring mechanism. Mind mapping consists of creating webs of ideas as a planning activity. Developing mind maps can be a great way to wrap your mind around complex ideas and detailed topics. SimpleMind allows you to store your maps and link them across all of your devices. Also available for Android.
4. Idea Sketch
Idea Sketch is another mind mapping app that allows you to draw a diagram, be it a mind map, concept map or flow chart, and convert it to a text outline, and vice versa. This app is great for anyone who prefers visuals when learning, and can help with brainstorming ideas, creating charts and lists, and developing creative concepts. Both the free and paid version can be found in the app store.
5. Brainsparker
This creative app is used to help spark your imagination and promote innovative thinking. A fairly new app, only released at the end of last year, Brainsparker inspires the user to think creatively and with an open mind on a daily basis. It uses words, quotes, images, actions and questions to get you thinking outside the box, at home, at work or at play.
6. Scribble Lite
Another drawing and sketching app, this one allowing you to draw, doodle, sketch or paint anything you want, and a simple shake of your device will erase and get you back to drawing again (think a sort of t-etch-a-sketch). It comes with many different pen colors and sizes, background colors and allows you to draw on photos. This is great for children to let their creative side go free on their device, as well as for someone just looking to make simple, quick notes.
7. Photogene
Photogene is a very detail-oriented and effective photo editing app. You can export or upload multiple photos, plus crop, straighten, adjust color, retouch and much more. Photogene is great for users who have never used a photo editor before due to its simplicity, but it also provides all of the tools necessary for experienced photographers. It would be hard to choose another app, even if advanced photo editing is what you desire.
8. Evernote
Evernote is an organizing, brainstorming and idea storing app created with a simple interface so that anyone can use it. Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders and sync everything across every device you own. You can also share your notes and ideas with friends and colleagues via Facebook and twitter.
9. SketchBook Mobile
SketchBook Mobile is a professional-grade painting and drawing app that offers a variety of sketching tools to produce artwork on all of your mobile devices, including Android. This is one of the more sophisticated sketching apps out there and is definitely worth a download, if creating unique images is your forte.
10. Behance
Ok, so Behance is a social network, but it’s out there for people with creative talent and innovative ideas who want to share their work with people across the globe. Although it is not an app that allows you to directly engage in creative projects, this online platform can get you connected with others who are inspired by creativity, just as you are. You can search millions of projects as well as share some of your own. What better way to be creative than finding inspiration from people who are seeking innovation as well.
These 10 apps definitely do the terms creativity and innovation justice. They are absolutely worth a try, and if you are open to new, creative ideas, then you won’t be disappointed. Anyone and everyone can be creative. It just takes an open mind and the right attitude to truly express yourself and go beyond your limitations.
