Milanote

Milanote is a visual planning tool that feels like working on a wall, not a spreadsheet. It’s perfect for the early phase of a project, when you’re still pulling references, sketching ideas, and trying to make sense of scattered thoughts. You can drop in images, notes, links, files, and checklists, then move things around freely until the concept starts to take shape. Nothing’s locked in until you decide it is.

It works especially well for moodboards, pitch decks, creative briefs, shot lists, and style guides. You can share boards with clients or team members, leave comments, and collaborate in real time without breaking the visual flow. It gives you the space to build and evolve your thinking without forcing you into rigid templates too early. If you’re mapping out a brand, planning a shoot, or drafting a campaign, this tool makes the process feel open and tactile.

It’s not built for heavy task management, and it doesn’t pretend to be. Once you’re into timelines and detailed production tracking, you’ll probably switch to something more structured. But for early-stage concepting and creative alignment, whether you’re working solo, with a team, or alongside a client, Milanote gives you enough structure to stay focused while keeping your process flexible.