{"id":29542,"date":"2017-03-23T20:01:28","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T12:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=29542"},"modified":"2022-06-06T19:18:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:18:57","slug":"design-team-productivity-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/design-team-productivity-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Apps to Increase Your Design Team&#8217;s Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/design-dev\/\">web design professionals<\/a>, you spend a portion of your time looking for <strong>ways to do things faster and better<\/strong>. You\u2019re quite aware that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity\/\">increases in productivity<\/a> has a way of translating into increased income. However, the tools you use to influence your productivity can either increase it, or place constraints on it.<\/p>\n<p>Some <strong>top-tier productivity apps<\/strong> are presented here; mostly in slightly different ways. Some speed-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/prototype-designing-apps\/\">prototyping<\/a>, and can boost your entire design process, while others <strong>automate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/project-management-software\/\">project management tasks<\/a><\/strong>, and by doing so, they free up time you can use for design work.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, time tracking apps help freelancers and small businesses to work more efficiently, as well the <strong>apps that encourage active collaboration can boost the productivity of an entire team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/improving-teams-productivity\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Tips & Tools to Improve Your Design Team\u2019s Productivity\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tips & Tools to Improve Your Design Team\u2019s Productivity<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/improving-teams-productivity.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-28316 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/improving-teams-productivity.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Tips & Tools to Improve Your Design Team\u2019s Productivity<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA productive team is also usually well-managed. The two keywords you see here are \"productive\" and \"managed\" so...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/activecollab.com\/teams\/project-management-software-for-designers\">Active Collab<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you need a <strong>low-maintenance project management tool that\u2019s easy to learn and use<\/strong>, you should try out Active Collab. This productivity app does not have to be constantly hand-fed with data to keep the status of your projects up to date. With its numerous integrations, it <strong>accepts data from different sources and tools that you and your team use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/activecollab.com\/teams\/project-management-software-for-designers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-team-productivity-apps\/active-collab.jpg\" alt=\"active collab\" width=\"1000\" height=\"415\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Active Collab has a very <strong>flexible project overview<\/strong> that allows you to lay your projects out on a Gantt-like timeline, and then organizes your tasks like cards on a Kanban board. This software solution also <strong>lets you centralize all your team collaboration in one place<\/strong>, making it easier for everyone to stay up-to-date.<\/p>\n<p>Team members and other project stakeholders can be kept up to speed on project status and happenings. <strong>Clients can be brought into the loop as well<\/strong>. Moreover, you can restrict client access, as well as hide information you don\u2019t want them to see.<\/p>\n<p>Active Collab is worth looking into, and <strong>you can try free for 30 days!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meistertask.com\/\">MeisterTask<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>MeisterTask can be your go-to project management tool, as it allows you to <strong>adjust its flexible project boards to fit your workflows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meistertask.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-team-productivity-apps\/meister-task.jpg\" alt=\"meistertask\" width=\"1431\" height=\"590\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>MeisterTask <strong>can track as many team members\u2019 tasks as you want<\/strong>, and thanks to its customizable dashboard, you can see what has been happening in your absence, <strong>get a quick check on open tasks, and decide the priorities for the rest of the day and on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minterapp.com\/\">Minterapp<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>It is a <strong>time tracking app highly suited for freelancers and small businesses<\/strong>. The time Minterapp tracks on a project, can automatically be converted to <strong>custom invoices, which can then be delivered to clients online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minterapp.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-team-productivity-apps\/minterapp.jpg\" alt=\"minsterapp\" width=\"1000\" height=\"415\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Estimates based on projected task or project times to completion<\/strong>, can also be delivered online. Minterapp perfectly ties into Mailchimp, Basecamp, and PayPal, and can <strong>accommodate an unlimited number of users<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesmate.io\/\">Salesmate<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Any small business that is large enough to have a sales department will appreciate <strong>Salesmate\u2019s sales management features<\/strong>. Salesmate is an all-in-one sales management, <strong>process automation, and business acceleration software solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesmate.io\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-team-productivity-apps\/salesmate.jpg\" alt=\"salesmate\" width=\"1000\" height=\"415\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>This productivity app not only provides a real-time picture of a business\u2019s sales funnel, but <strong>tracks and evaluates the sales team\u2019s performance as well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/b\/proto\">Proto.io<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The initial step a web designer often takes when building an awesome product is to <strong>build an awesome prototype<\/strong>. That\u2019s exactly what the Proto.io\u00a0app does. It makes it possible for you to create a prototype that\u2019s hard to distinguish from the real deal; and <strong>without having to write a single line of code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/b\/proto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-team-productivity-apps\/proto-io.jpg\" alt=\"proto.io\" width=\"1000\" height=\"415\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>You can <strong>use Proto.io\u2019s iOS or Android components<\/strong> to design your prototype within the <strong>\"Proto.io editor\"<\/strong>, or import your files directly from Sketch or Photoshop. It makes it easy to take your static designs, and by creating <strong>beautiful interactions, popular gestures, and stunning animations<\/strong>, turn them into interactive prototypes.<\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>add any touch or mouse-driven event to your prototypes<\/strong> as well, and it\u2019s ready-made Interaction design patterns can be applied to your prototypes easily and effortlessly. Preview the completed prototype on either your <strong>browser or a real device, and share the real experience you\u2019ve created with stakeholders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can try out the <strong>free version of Proto.io for 15 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Wake<\/h2>\n<p>(Update: Wake app has since retired)<\/p>\n<p>With Wake, you can <strong>seamlessly share your design process with your team<\/strong>. Keep a pulse on what your colleagues are creating within one, beautiful app. You can <strong>share sketches, screenshots, or other assets with team members or clients<\/strong> and get feedback on the spot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-team-productivity-apps\/wake.jpg\" alt=\"wake\" width=\"1000\" height=\"415\"><\/p>\n<p>If you have designs in your notebook or on your whiteboard you want to publish, <strong>Wake\u2019s iOS app lets you snap a photo and send it off in seconds<\/strong>. The app allows you to stay up-to-date on project happenings and provide quick <strong>feedback from anywhere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>ability to share work without interrupting workflow<\/strong> makes the entire design process seamless for your entire team, even those outside of design. With Wake, <strong>work can be shared publicly, so everyone knows what everyone is working on<\/strong>; or shared privately with selected individuals or stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>To see how wake can streamline your design team\u2019s process, <strong>you can sign up for a 30-day free trial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for better productivity<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Plan your day<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to <strong>plan your day\u2019s activities in detail<\/strong>, for fear of placing yourself in a straightjacket. After all, it\u2019s your plan, and failing to work to a plan is an excellent way to fail!<\/p>\n<p>By looking ahead, <strong>you should easily be able to create a plan that helps you avoid time crunches<\/strong>, or getting snowed under. If you find yourself looking for a quick solution, without first understanding the problem, it\u2019s a good sign that you need to be working to a plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan the next day\u2019s activities at the end of your work day<\/strong>. Check your plan over the next morning. If it still makes sense \u2013 follow it.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Pick up keyboard shortcuts<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/100-keyboard-shortcuts-windows\/\">Useful keyboard shortcuts<\/a> may only save you a few seconds, but they quickly <strong>add up to minutes saved, and even hours saved on some projects<\/strong>. You\u2019ll quickly discover that \"Ctrl + something\" is much faster than searching for a series of icons to click on. <strong>Taking the time to learn these shortcuts will be time well spent<\/strong>, and it will make you a more productive person.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Standardize naming conventions and tag assignments<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Standardized naming conventions can save you a ton of time<\/strong>, and will also save time for anyone you collaborate with or submit your design files to. You\u2019ll find it much easier to stay organized, and <strong>if you tag your files, you\u2019ll realize savings in computer search time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Take advantage of what time tracking can teach you<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Start tracking the time you spend on various tasks<\/strong>, and you quickly begin to find out more about yourself and your work habits. <strong>Time tracking will help you uncover unnecessary or wasteful efforts<\/strong>, and can highlight any time you spend procrastinating. It will also make you want to improve and streamline your work habits.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Customize your workspace<\/h3>\n<p>While a <strong>productivity tool or app can have an immediate impact on your work performance<\/strong>, give some thought as to whether you might be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/organize-office-for-productivity\/\">customize your workspace to increase productivity<\/a> even more. Preset workspaces in Adobe applications, for example, are typically designed to make things easier for you. <strong>It is also often possible to customized them to make things speedier for your particular workflow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/best-time-tracking-apps\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 15 Best Time Tracking Apps\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">15 Best Time Tracking Apps<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/best-time-tracking-apps.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-55041 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/best-time-tracking-apps.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">15 Best Time Tracking Apps<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen you're working with remote teams, one of the tools that become almost inevitable is the time tracking...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like most web design professionals, you spend a portion of your time looking for ways to do things faster and better. 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