These tools support collaborative brainstorming and project design, by allowing all members of the team to simultaneously see, and/or edit, the project regardless of location or device. Some entries guest curated by CIL’s Mark Williams.
Mindjet - Free/Paid; Web-based; iOS, Android..... Mindjet helps visualize information with the creation of mind maps, and tools to facilitate communication, collaboration, and project management. When using cloud storage, Mindjet relays changes project changes to all users, regardless of which platform or device. Helpful review: http://www.paperlessofficeblog.com/20-things-about-mindjet-mindmanager-that-boost-productivity/
A Web Whiteboard - Free; Web-based..... A Web Whiteboard is an easy to use online whiteboard app that works on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Users draw, diagram, sketch, etc. to brainstorm and collaborate with others. Work done by collaborators anywhere in the world shows up instantly each device.
Web Whiteboard - Free; Web-based..... Web Whiteboard is an extremely simple online tool for writing and drawing with other people in different locations. It's strongest features are instant access (no downloads!) and ease of use while collaborating with others.
BaiBoard - Free; iOS (Android coming soon)..... BaiBoard enables multiple users to collaborate using an online whiteboard, and also supports sharing and annotating PDFs, documents, and images. Users can simultaneously view and mark up the onscreen image, seeing the work of others immediately.
Vyew - Free/Paid/Web-based..... Vyew is a web-based white board tool where participants not only create a collaborative whiteboard on line, but also upload images and documents and write over them for discussion and review. The free version allows for 10 real time participants (but if you need more, you could set up a few separate groups).
PixiClip - Free; Web-based..... PixiClip is an interactive whiteboard drawing tool that lets users make a drawing and record either audio-only or a video to go along with it. Users can upload an image from your computer and mark it up, an annotate mark ups with an audio or video description.
LucidChart - Free/Paid; Web-based..... Lucidchart is a web-based diagramming software tool that allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organisational charts, website wireframes, mind maps, and many other diagram types. Changes by any user are viewable immediately to all users.
Slatebox - Free; Web-based..... Slatebox is a interactive whiteboard/mind mapping tool, and is also good for presentations. Users can create unlimited nodes and maps and add images for mark up or commenting. Slatebox can be shared online with others for real-time collaboration.