Apps for Designing
Explore some of the software that we use in the Collaboratory
3D Printing Apps
Printables
Looking for a 3D print model? Printables is an online community that shares 3D designs for 3D printing and laser etching/cutting.
Thingiverse
Similar to Printables, Thingiverse is an online community that shares 3D designs for 3D printing and laser etching/cutting.
TinkerCad
Design 3D models for 3D printing. TinkerCAD is a free, online-based application for designing 3D objects, and is super easy to use! Ready to submit your design to 3D print? Visit our 3D Printing page.
Graphic Design Apps
Adobe Illustrator
Professional vector graphics software used to create logos, icons, drawings, typography, and complex illustrations. Requires a paid subscription. Access Illustrator on our Collaboratory laptops.
Affinity Studio
Affinity Studio offers robust graphic design, photo editing, and page layout tools. Download required. Free for individuals, but requires you have a free or paid Canva account. Access Affinity on our Collaboratory laptops.
Canva
The free version of Canva has powerful but easy to use tools for graphic design, along with plenty of templates and examples you can customize. Free with paid versions available. Canva is available on our Collaboratory laptops.
Cricut Design Space
Cut paper, make cards, create and edit pre-made projects, or draw original designs for the Cricut. Free with paid versions available. CDS is available on our Collaboratory laptops.