iDesign

iDesign

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iDesign: Professional 2D Vector Drawing and Technical Design

Bring precision drafting to your iPhone and iPad. Create architectural layouts and illustrations with offset touch controls, imperial units, and professional-grade vector tools designed for the mobile professional.

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Publisher

TouchAware Limited

Category

Productivity

Downloads

269K+

User Rating

3.2/5

Total Ratings

800

Locales

8

Precision in Every Pixel

Discover the interface used by 269K+ users.

iDesign app showcasing 2D vector car illustrations and architectural floor plans on iPad and iPhone.

iDesign app showcasing 2D vector car illustrations and architectural floor plans on iPad and iPhone.

Two iPhones displaying the iDesign app interface with a car drawing and a toolbox overlay for quick access to design tools

Two iPhones displaying the iDesign app interface with a car drawing and a toolbox overlay for quick access to design tools

iDesign app interface on iPhone showing technical drawing floor plan and grid settings

iDesign app interface on iPhone showing technical drawing floor plan and grid settings

iDesign mobile app interface showing floor plan design with layers panel and shape library

iDesign mobile app interface showing floor plan design with layers panel and shape library

iDesign app interface on iPhone showing path editing and boolean operation tools for technical vector drawing.

iDesign app interface on iPhone showing path editing and boolean operation tools for technical vector drawing.

iDesign mobile app interface showing length and angle dimension tools for architectural and technical drawings.

iDesign mobile app interface showing length and angle dimension tools for architectural and technical drawings.

iDesign mobile app displaying unit settings and dimension options for floor plans in metric and imperial units on iPhone

iDesign mobile app displaying unit settings and dimension options for floor plans in metric and imperial units on iPhone

iDesign app interface for drawing organizational charts and flow diagrams using connector tools on iPhone

iDesign app interface for drawing organizational charts and flow diagrams using connector tools on iPhone

iDesign app interface displaying export options for JPEG PNG PDF and SVG formats on an iPhone

iDesign app interface displaying export options for JPEG PNG PDF and SVG formats on an iPhone

Professional Precision on the Go

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 269K+ users.

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Precision Without Obstruction

Unique offset handles and nudge controls let you see exactly what you’re drawing without your finger blocking the view.

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Architectural Grade Tools

Design with confidence using feet, inches, and fractions, supported by a dynamic grid and advanced dimensioning tools.

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Pro Export & Desktop Sync

Seamlessly move projects from field to office with iCloud sync and high-quality exports to SVG, PDF, and professional formats.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 269K+ people who love this app.

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"The precision I get with the offset controls is unmatched. I can finally draft detailed site plans on my iPad without my hand obstructing the view. Plus, the native support for feet and inches is a massive time-saver for my US-based architectural projects."

Sarah Jenkins, Interior Architect
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"iDesign has replaced my desktop CAD software for most of my maker projects. The SVG export works flawlessly with my CNC machine, and the snapping tools ensure every joint in my woodworking designs is perfectly aligned before I even touch a saw."

David Miller, DIY Woodworker

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

13%
Negative

Summary

The app receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to its abrupt transition to a subscription-based model. Many long-term users who had previously purchased the app outright feel betrayed, describing the change as a "scam" or "theft" as they can no longer access their work or full functionality without subscribing. Users also expressed frustration over the inability to revert to an older, paid version. Despite this controversy, some users acknowledge the app's strong capabilities for 2D technical drawings, its useful features, and well-designed interface, with at least one user reporting great developer support. However, others pointed out functionality gaps like poor palm rejection, issues with object snapping, and a lack of direct measurement input.

Common Themes

App Capabilities(6)
2D Technical Drawing(3)
User Interface(2)
Value for Money(2)
Developer Support(1)
Comparison to Alternatives(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about iDesign.

Description

Precision 2D vector drawing and design on the iPad & iPhone. Make professional quality designs, illustrations and technical drawings on the move using your fingers at last! iDesign has unique features and offset controls which allows you to draw accurately with your finger not getting in the way or blocking your view. Full feature compatibility and automatic sync of designs via iCloud with XDesign (Mac version). User Guide (PDF) available at www.touchaware.com/apps/idesign/userguide FEATURES - A universal app for both iPad and iPhone which adapts to the native screen size of the device. - An unobtrusive icon based visual and context driven user interface with a full screen board view - Toolbars and panels with easy access to frequently used functions for a fast work flow Standard Tools & Functions - Line, polyline, square, rectangle, circle, arc, ellipse, polygons, stars & path tools - Copy and paste selected shapes and groups - Group and ungroup shapes hierarchically to create complex designs - Edit points, convert shapes to path, close shapes, add and remove points, break, weld, explode and join - Precise rotation with ability to rotate at user defined center - Object alignment tools - Fill color and pen color swatches with opacity controls, custom RGB mixer - Stroke width, line style, line caps and corner join styles, arrow ends and dash patters - Text insertion with fonts, styles, sizes, paragraph alignments, multilingual, rotate/resize - Set a background image for tracing/marking over it - Insert images, copy, paste, move, resize and position them accordingly - Multilevel Undo/Redo for all edit operations - Create multiple layers to organize & separate design components - Connector tools for drawing charts and flow diagrams Unique Features for Touch Based Editing - Offset handles for moving and positioning without your finger blocking the view - Nudge controls, allows precise movement of selected shapes or selected points - Delta transformations to apply incremental values by keyboard Advanced Tools for Graphics Design - Advanced path editing options for corner, smooth and symmetric control points, straighten and curve segments - Text to path conversion - Boolean operations on shapes, unite, intersect, subtract, exclude - Freehand drawing, auto smoothened paths - Gradients / color blends Advanced Tools for Technical Drawing - Circle and Arc tool based on center, start/end point, radius and angle of arc - Dimensioning tools, length as well as angular with customisable settings - Support for Feet+Inches+Fractions (U.S & older unit system)
- Architectural formatting option for Dimensions
- Dynamic grid supporting feet, inches and inch fractions at different zoom levels Units & Board Setup - Support for standard and custom board sizes. - Set a drawing scale - Full set of standard unit systems. - Unit aware Grid with customisable settings - Snap to grid, snap to object and points - Unit aware rulers Shape libraries to organise and reuse shapes - Add, remove and organise shapes in your own libraries - A set of standard shapes for creating floor plans included Export/Import & Print - Export designs to JPEG, PNG, PDF & SVG formats - Import SVG files - Share your designs with other iDesign users via Email - Dropbox support for Export, Import - AirPrint Support iDesign is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your Apple ID account. At the end of the trial your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your Apple ID account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of Use: http://www.touchaware.com/apps/termsofuse Privacy policy: http://www.touchaware.com/apps/privacy

Latest Version

4.2

Size

80.7 MB

First Released

Apr 23, 2010

Master Your Next Project with Desktop Precision

Stop letting your finger block your view. Join thousands of mobile professionals who rely on iDesign for accurate architectural drafting, Imperial unit support, and seamless iCloud sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Start your free trial today.

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