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BioSketch.art is a browser-based figure builder for creating publication-ready scientific and medical illustrations. Users can assemble figures with editable vector icons, arrows, connectors, labels, and shapes on a fast canvas workspace, then export high-resolution graphics for papers, slides, posters, and patient education. The platform supports icon search and organized libraries (including personal uploads), grouping and alignment tools, annotation features, Bezier/freehand drawing, and project-based saving. BioSketch.art is built for open science: core tools and a large icon library are free to use, with optional Pro features for AI-assisted generation (e.g., icon/figure generation) and higher-usage workflows.

Paper is a digital sketching and creative notebook application designed for iPhone and iPad that allows users to capture ideas visually through drawing, painting, diagramming, and collage creation. It provides a clean, distraction-free interface with responsive drawing tools that replicate the feel of sketching on paper while allowing users to work entirely within a digital workspace. Its drawing engine includes a collection of finely tuned brushes and tools that make it easy to sketch concepts, create illustrations, annotate photos, or build visual notes directly on the screen. The interface relies heavily on natural gestures rather than complex menus, allowing users to stay focused on their creative flow while navigating pages and editing content. Users can also combine multiple photos within a single canvas and manipulate them by cutting, moving, or layering them alongside drawings and handwritten elements to create visual compositions or mood boards.