Resource Guides: Systems Thinking and Systems Research: Tech Tools

Software and Technology

Here are a list of tools to help you design a systems map. See Map the System for additional resources.

Miro
Miro is a visual workspace and team collaboration platform. Get started for free, and subscription required for more access.
Canva
Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
Piktochart
Piktochart is a simple, freemium tool that allows you to create infographics, reports, and more.
Cauzality
Cauzality® is an online knowledge mapping tool for teams. Get started for free, and subscription required for more access.
Kumu
Tool for complex mind mapping with the ability to integrate storytelling. Create public projects for free. Pay to keep projects private and unlock premium features through Pro Workspaces.
Insightmaker
Free system design software that runs in your browser
Loopy (Open Source, Public Domain)
Loopy is a tool for thinking in systems. Play with simulations, programming by drawing and remix other's simulations.
Simple Mind
Mind mapping tool. Free to use. Subscription required for more access.
Vengage
Infographics tool. Get started for free, and subscription required for more access.
Flaticon
Resource for finding and downloading icons in a variety of styles and file formats that can be used in infographics and visuals.
Noun Project (Subscription Required)
Resource for finding and downloading all types of icons that can be used in infographics.
HHMI Model Builder
Stella