14 Best iPhone Apps For Graphic Artists and Web Designers

 

Who would have thought an artist or web designer could find some functional apps for their iPhone?  Different things and situations can spark an inspiration at any given time.  Without losing that momentum, you can pull out  your iPhone and begin working out your ideas.  You could be out and about when you see this really amazing color you would like to use but by the time you would return to your computer, the exact color has vanished from your mind.  This is where an app such as Loupe would come in handy.  You take an image, identify the color, save the file, and you are done.

The iTunes Store continues to be flooded with new apps, but it's hard to tell if they are well-written or suitable to your needs. Purchases add up quickly when you spend a dollar here or a couple of dollars there, so we have put together a collection of iPhone apps that work well for the graphic artist and web designer.

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Layers, Gotow.net $4.99

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Version released July 20, 2009
Developer's site:  http://www.layersforiphone.com/

Layers is a great app for the serious artist or just someone who is in the mood for a little iPhone painting.  The UI is clean and easy to use. A few features include a two fingered pan and zoom, double tap to quickly move around the canvas, eight high-quality brushes, up to five paintable layers per drawing, full featured eyedropper tool, and large color picker with transparency.

Loupe, Studio Moustache $1.99

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Version released July 8, 2009
Developer's website: http://loupeapp.com/

There is some great potential in the Loupe iPhone app.  You can use your camera or photos from your library to select the colors you like and save to a swatch.  Colors are identified by the HTML color code and not CYMK or RGB.  Notes can be edited and swatches deleted.  

ColorToy, David Lochhead   $2.99

Version released July 10, 2009
Developer's website:  http://colortoy.net/iphone/

Great for web designers, graphic artists, and anyone who loves color. ColorToy allows you to generate, modify and store color palettes.

Color Expert, Code Line $9.99

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Version released September 25, 2008
Developer's Website: http://www.code-line.com/software/colorexpert.html

It's a little older app, but certainly a classic color wheel.  Color Expert uses their exclusive "snap & tap" technology, and it is that simple.  Take a picture then easily identify the colors.  You can easily search through PANTONE® solid coated, PANTONE® solid uncoated, PANTONE® Goe™ coated, PANTONE® Goe™ uncoated, Web Safe Colors, HTML Colors.  Palettes you create can be emailed from your iPhone or iPod touch.

ZeptoPad 3.0 Vector Based Drawing Software, Ubiquitous Entertainment, Inc.  $19.99

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Version released on August 1, 2009
Developer's website:  http://zeptopad.com/index.html

You can draw vector images with this note and whiteboard iPhone app.  It may cost more than the average, but you will see the value in the improved product and service.  The folks at ZeptoPad have come a long way since releasing the first version.  For starters, they have added contact info on the developer's website (as should each and every person/ company who sells a product at the iTunes Store).  New to version 3x is additional drawing tools, P2P functionality, slideshow mode, new rendering engine and more!  Some fixes for version 3x include: Double the graphic resolution of character in Pen mode. Make transparent text background color of Circle and Square. Fixed text position when it begins a new line.  The Snap Function was modified along with the rendering of Arrows and Connectors.  Issues with importing photos was also fixed.

iBlue Sky (mindmapping), Tenero Software Ltd  $9.99

Version released May 31, 2009
developer's website:  http://www.tenero.mobi/products/

Blue Sky is a great app to use when you are brainstorming or have some thoughts for projects you need to organize.  It's the next best thing to a real flow chart such as Visio.  You can export in .pdf, .png, novamind, opml, and freemind.  Ten dollars well spent.

Noteit, Web Fusion Software $0.99

Version released August 12, 2009
Developer's website: http://webfusionsoftware.co.nz/apps/Site/NoteIt.html

Organize your notes and projects easily with Noteit.  Custom categories will allow you to find your work quickly.   The first line in your doc will be used as a title if you do not select one.  In the latest version, the developers have fixed some minor bugs including the scrolling while editing feature.

iFreelancer, Kele  $1.99

 

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Version released August 8, 2009
Developer's website: http://www.devshare.org/iFreelancer/

For all the freelancers out there, now you do not have to run back to your desktop or laptop to search the latest jobs/ projects onelance.com, getafreelancer.co odesk.com, and scriptlance.com.   The developer says more sites will be added.  You can open project detail, check the status and even customize your favorite categories.  This is a great tool for many professionals.

 

 

Dexigner, Free

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Version released July 4, 2009
Developer's website:  http://www.dexigner.com/

Dexigner application delivers the latest design news, current and upcoming events, exhibitions, conferences, and design competitions.  You are able to browse the Design Directory to obtain contact information and location for many studios, galleries, and museums.

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