Imagination, Creativity, & Innovation: Tools

CmapTools is used worldwide in all domains of knowledge and by users of all ages to graphically express their understanding. In particular, CmapTools is used in schools, universities, government organizations, corporations, small companies, and other organizations, both individually and in groups, for education, training, knowledge management, brainstorming, organizing information, among other applications.

OmniGraffle is the tool to help you organize your thoughts visually, document them beautifully, and communicate them to the world.

You can use OmniOutliner's document structure to create hierarchies of main headings and subpoints that can be expanded and collapsed, which are immensely useful when it comes to brainstorming new ideas, drilling out specifics, and lining up steps needed to get everything done. But you aren't limited to outlines - you've got multiple columns, smart checkboxes, customizable popup lists, and an über-innovative styles system at your disposal.

Available on the computers in the Marriott Library, Union,Burbidge, and Residence Halls. Excellent for creating graphic designs of any kind. Photoshop allows users to modify illustrations and photographs, while Illustrator allows the creation of 2 and 3 D vector graphics.