# Creative Collaboration Apps Adonit's Forge Design App is Optimized for Visual Thinking in Groups By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-app References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373055/Designers-Can-Collaborate-With-Ease-Using-This-New-Sketching-App-For-The-iPad/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forge-by-adonit/id959009300?ls=1&mt=8) [Adonit's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adonit-neo-pro) Forge is a design app for [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawww) that is optimized for visual brainstorming, especially in groups. Whether you're drawing with a stylus or a finger, the app provides tons of options to get your creativity flowing freely. After a digital drawing is created, the app provides a handy place for collections of drawings to be set out and viewed as a whole or arranged into piles. Rather than having a drawing that will be stuck on a tablet, the app also provides a way for users to export drawings to [Dropbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rightfont) for further refinement. This is a great way for a group of two or more people to create, organize and view drawings from their own personal devices, as well as collaborate on the fly as needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Visual Brainstorming:** Opportunity for apps that optimize visual brainstorming experiences for individuals and groups. - **Creative Collaboration:** Opportunity for apps that enable seamless collaboration on creative projects across personal devices. - **Digital Drawing Export:** Opportunity for apps that facilitate easy export of digital drawings for further refinement and sharing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Digital Design Tools:** Opportunity for companies to develop and improve design apps that cater to visual brainstorming and collaboration needs. - **Productivity Software:** Opportunity for developers to create productivity apps that enhance creative collaboration and streamline workflow. - **Cloud Storage Solutions:** Opportunity for cloud storage providers to integrate with creative collaboration apps, enabling seamless export and sharing of digital drawings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Team Brainstorm Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyboard.md) - [Interactive Task Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freeboard-app.md) - [Digital Craft Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami.md) - [Visual Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edraw-ai.md) - [Collaborative Art Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-draw.md) - [Creative Idea Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspirenote.md) - [Professional Drawing Tablet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropad-slate.md) - [Consolidated Creator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-creator-app.md) - [AI Canvas Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-boards.md)