Being an educated designer I fiercely threw myself into learning all the tools of trade as a young designer. I learned hand drafting, AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Revit. It’s not easy and only the technical survive. Then a few weeks ago I was introduced to a new tool that I added to my arsenal that for me changes game. It’s like Revit and Sketch Up had a baby; and it’s called Planner 5d.
I spent almost a month trying out Planner 5d program and it’s amazing. It’s great for seasoned designers, architects and the novice homeowner who want to plan out their space and have fun and be part of a community.
Before…it takes your ordinary drawings (by traditional edge designs)
After…to a gorgeous HD life-like drawing ready to present (by traditional edge designs)
This does not replace the designer because there’s more to design than drawing or putting a few blocks together. A lot more… believe me.
Planner 5d is not only fun, it’s challenging to your creativity. There are tiers of service to get the look you want. You can create floor plans using pre-made blocks. With any other drafting program you have to build from the ground up which I think is the steeping stone toward making creative projects on any platform.
This program can be used via the web, tablet (there’s an app for iPad users and Android is on the way) and even on your phone which is smart; so you can take and make ideas on the go.
The pricing for Planner 5d subscription plans start as follows:
1. Full catalog access for 7 days + 1 HD snapshot cost $2.99
2. Full catalog access for 60 days + 2 HD snapshots cost $4.99
3. Full catalog access for 1 year + 3 HD snapshots cost $9.99
4. Unlimited full catalog access +5 HD snapshots cost 19.99$
For additional HD snapshots which you can buy anytime are priced like this:
1. $0.99 for 1 HD snapshot
2. $29.99 for 40 HD snapshots
3. $49.99 for 100 HD snapshots
The block catalog is extensive and the colors are customizable. You have the option to change the walls, flooring, siding…any finish really. You are the designer. You can design a single story home or a modern skyscraper…it’s all in your hands (or mouse).
This program isn’t perfect and there are challenges… you just learn as you go.
The walls were tricky for me, stretching and watching the demo are key. If you click something on a wall, boom there goes your entire wall. Just like in sketch up, so be careful. Depending on the level you start at not all the tools are available so think carefully about what subscription you’d like to start at.
Planner 5d is the perfect companion I feel with drafted or sketched floor plans and is perfect for presentations.
So for any designer at any level Planner 5d is the low-cost alternative to more traditional and expensive CAD services. Try it out.
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