As a graphic designer, I use iObeya with my team during meetings. I appreciate that it serves as a large digital wall, much like our office whiteboard but accessible on the computer. Since our team works remotely, this feature is especially useful. We can organize all our project cards, sticky notes, and tasks together in one virtual room.
iObeya works well for our weekly sprint planning sessions. The project manager adds all the tasks, and I can easily move my design task card from 'To Do' to 'In Progress' and then to 'Review.' This way, everyone can see what I am working on, and we avoid sending numerous emails. We also use the platform for brainstorming, and using digital sticky notes makes it simple to share ideas. Another advantage is that it connects with Jira, which our developers rely on, making it even more convenient for our workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
To start, this is not a design tool. I can't do my actual design work here, nor can I properly review designs. It's nothing like Figma or Miro. Instead, it seems geared more toward tracking, almost like a factory workflow. The platform feels tailored for 'Lean' and 'Agile' managers rather than creative professionals.
Sometimes, it feels a bit slow, and locating older boards can be confusing. The interface isn't very intuitive for someone with a creative background; it comes across as quite corporate and highly structured. Additionally, I haven't found many templates suited for creative tasks, such as mood boards or customer journey maps—most options are business charts.
For a small team, I think this tool is excessive. We also couldn't find clear pricing information, and my boss had to contact a salesperson. It seems quite expensive to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
