What Powers Novell’s Design Process: The Tools That Bring Ideas to Life
Behind every beautifully crafted home is a combination of vision, creativity, and the right software tools to bring ideas to life. At Novell Design Build, our Design Team lean on a mix of industry-leading software and creative platforms to shape spaces that are both stunning and functional.
Here are a few of their favourites:
Adobe Creative Suite
A go-to for design inspiration and visual storytelling. Adobe Creative Suite allows our team to refine presentations, mood boards, and graphics that help homeowners see the bigger picture.
Revit (BIM)
Building Information Modeling with Revit makes it possible to bring architectural concepts to life with precision. It’s not just about drawings — it’s about modeling an entire home digitally before it’s built, ensuring sure every little detail works.
For visual collaboration, Miro is a favourite! It’s an interactive platform where ideas can come together in real time, perfect for sketching out early concepts, mapping project flows, and presenting design directions to homeowners in a clear, engaging way.
Vectorworks (CAD)
Our designers love Vectorworks for its flexibility. There’s no single “right” way to produce drawings — it adapts to each designer’s workflow. It’s also feature-packed: when we draw in Vectorworks, we’re not just drawing lines. Every wall, roofline, and vaulted ceiling is built in 3D at the same time, allowing us to evaluate proportions, overhangs, and spatial flow as we go. For homeowners, this means a clearer, more accurate picture of what their future home will feel like.
When it comes to rendering, Enscape is our tool of choice. It lets us create realistic 3D walkthroughs and visualizations, so clients can “step into” their project before construction begins.
Pinterest
Inspiration is everywhere, and Pinterest is one of our favourite platforms for gathering ideas, sharing design directions, and collaborating with homeowners on the look and feel of their dream home.
The right tools don’t just streamline workflow — they shape how we think, collaborate, and explore design. Each platform opens new ways to visualize, refine, and share ideas, and together they create a process that balances precision with creativity.
