Ilya Chernikovich, art director, expert at the Pentaschool Academy of Design Professions, has compiled a selection of mobile applications that will be useful to every designer.
In the modern world, a graphic designer is no longer just a person with a couple of pencils, a folder for papers and a pile of ideas. Today he is a specialist who develops in all directions. He is well versed in composition, colors and fonts. At the same time, the designer constantly practices observation and gains visual experience.
A smartphone is an indispensable assistant in all these areas. Of course, it is better to use professional programs in the desktop version on a good monitor, but there are applications for phones that help you improve your skills and always be in good shape.
Ibis Paint X
This is a program for creating sketches that reflect the idea or concept of a future layout without detailed elaboration of details. In addition to the standard set of tools, there are layer settings, the ability to adjust transparency and use blending modes. A good selection of brushes is complemented by an airbrush and a finger.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ne.ibis.ibispaintx.app&hl=ru&gl=US
Photo Curves
There are not many high-quality applications for color correction and photo processing with a decent set of tools, so you should take a closer look at Photo Curves.
There are standard functions for applications of this type: white balance corrections, resolution changes and file size optimization, saturation, contrast, recoloring details. But all this is complemented by a huge number of filters. Based on them, you can also create your own filters for further export and save to presets.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foreachi.photocurves
Miro
An interactive online whiteboard for team collaboration that can be used anytime, anywhere. In addition, Miro has many integrations with familiar graphic design tools. It is a very useful tool for the job, which is constantly being developed and improved.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realtimeboard&hl=en&gl=US
Skitch
A simple yet very handy application for writing down quick thoughts about a particular layout, photo or project. A virtual marker allows you to highlight or circle something. You can also put an arrow, smiley or other sign on any image.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote.skitch&hl=ru
WhatTheFont
The app helps you find a font from a picture, photo, or any other visual element. You can customize search options.
WhatTheFont offers the most suitable font options and those that are closest to the source. Of the minuses – the application works well only with Latin. If you search for Cyrillic fonts, the result may not be what you expected.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.monotype.whatthefont
Font Picker
If you need to view and download fonts from Google Fonts, then the Font Picker is the most convenient way to do this. The application has more than 1000 fonts that you can save, send and import into photo and video editors. In addition, all fonts presented can be used for commercial purposes.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.khoben.fontpicker
Calligraphy
This application allows you to practice the art of calligraphy. If you practice regularly, you will learn to hold your hand confidently and focus on the process. And most importantly – you do not need to spend money on expensive paper, pens and ink.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.calligraphyHD
Color Harmony
Color Harmony is a powerful color picker that will find the perfect combination, define the palette of a photo or drawing. The application offers a variety of color modes and color harmony algorithms, various ways to create palettes.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.powsty.colorharmony
Color Picker
Color Picker allows you to find out all the parameters of a certain color that you see in a particular image. The application uses a dynamic sight with the ability to select a specific or average color for the figure. It also allows you to find out the color temperature in Kelvin, the location of the sample on the optical spectrum and the value in various color models.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gmikhail.colorpicker&hl=ru&gl=US
Daily Art
Educational application for recreation with benefits. It will acquaint you with the works of classical and modern art, the stories of the creation of masterpieces. Huge collections and biographies, inspiring stories and aesthetic pleasure await you.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moiseum.dailyart2
I love Hue и I love Hue too
Application in two parts. You will need to collect harmonious color schemes using subtle tone transitions from square to square. A very meditative and relaxing app with a minimalistic aesthetic.
Download links: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zutgames.ilovehue&hl=ru&gl=US , https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.zutgames.ilovehue2&hl=ru&gl=US
Math
Another educational application for recreation. In it you will need to find patterns in numbers and work with geometric primitives. The game reminds that a designer is not only an artist, but also an engineer.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BlackGames.MathRiddles&hl=ru&gl=ru
How to make Origami 3D
Origami is one of the best ways to develop attention and spatial thinking, thorough attention to detail. In this application, more than 100 traditional origami patterns, there is a step-by-step animation.
Download Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilicos.howtomakeorigami
Anti-Stress
For a truly relaxing and refocusing experience, try this collection of simulation games. Playing them in your free time, you will not even notice how you will start smiling again and will be ready for negotiations with the customer.