Muse (now Allume)

A spatial thinking app, now presented as Allume, for growing ideas in nested boards.

  • Whiteboard
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What it is

Muse is now presented by its maker as Allume: an iPad and Mac space for developing ideas through nested visual boards.

Why it is selected

Its board-within-board approach is useful when a topic needs to stay connected while each branch develops its own detail.

Who it suits

People collecting research, planning creative work, or thinking through complex ideas on Apple devices.

Useful for

  • Exploring a large idea visually
  • Connecting notes, images, and references
  • Creating a personal research space

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