SoyaSoftware

Useful Mac software for makers and small shops

Design software for your Mac

This corner of the catalog holds the tools I reach for when a project needs more than a sketch on paper. You'll find everything from precision cad torrents like AutoCAD and ArchiCAD, to 3D modelers such as Rhino and SketchUp Pro, plus visual workhorses like CorelDRAW, Affinity Designer, and KeyShot. Whether you're laying out a floor plan, prepping a laser cutter file in LightBurn, or building real-time visuals in TouchDesigner, the 39 programs here cover a lot of ground.

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I know most of us in small shops teach ourselves these apps late at night, so I lean toward tools that feel worth the learning curve. Grab what you need and make something good.

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