Tips, guides, and updates from the pond.
Spreadsheets are great for numbers. Docs are great for words. But what about the messy, creative, half-formed ideas that don't fit neatly into rows and columns? That's where a visual workspace like DrawPond comes in. Combining an infinite whiteboard with smart database tables, DrawPond gives teams a single place to brainstorm, plan, and track — without tab-switching between Miro and Airtable.
Starting a new project? Don't stare at a blank canvas. Use these 5 essential templates: Sprint Retrospective for reflecting on what worked, Lean Canvas for mapping your business model, User Story Map for organizing features by user journey, SWOT Analysis for strategic planning, and Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks. All available free in DrawPond's template picker.
Most teams use Miro ($8/user/mo) for whiteboarding and Airtable ($20/user/mo) for data — that's $28/user/month for two tools that don't talk to each other. DrawPond combines both into one workspace starting at $0/month. Unlimited boards (Miro caps free at 3), offline support (Miro doesn't), self-hostable (neither does), and a built-in database with Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Calendar, Form, and Timeline views.
Open DrawPond, pick the Sprint Retrospective template, and share the collaboration link with your team. Everyone adds sticky notes to "What went well," "What didn't," and "Action items" columns in real-time. Use the built-in timer to timebox each section (5 minutes per column works well). Then use voting to prioritize action items. The whole retro takes 30 minutes and the board stays saved for next sprint.