Design Connected
Design Connected provides 3D models of designer furniture, lighting, and accessories for interior design visualization.
What Design Connected is
Design Connected provides 3D models of designer furniture, lighting, and accessories for interior design visualization. Its catalog also includes materials, product sets, and collections, with downloads in MAX, C4D, SKP, GSM, FBX, OBJ, and AOF formats. Most models are available in formats including 3ds Max 2016 and above, Artlantis, SketchUp, OBJ, and FBX. Curated product sets group premium CG products into ready-to-use arrangements. A free account is required to purchase or download catalog models, and free sample models are available. Connecter helps organize 3D models, textures, and other digital assets using previews, tagging, and an interactive 3D viewer. It integrates with 3ds Max, Unreal, Blender, and other tools. Connecter Suite adds team collaboration features, workspace storage options, permissions, SSO, activity tracking, and API access. Its trial lasts 60 days and does not require a credit card or automatically convert to a paid subscription. After a subscription expires, workspace access ends and shared workspace and user data are retained for six months. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Good
- Catalog includes models, materials, product sets, and collections.
- Free sample 3D models are available.
- Connecter offers previews, tagging, and a 3D viewer.
- Suite supports cloud or on-premise workspace storage.
- 60-day trial requires no credit card.
Watch out
- A free account is required to download catalog models.
- Expired subscriptions end workspace access.
- Shared workspace and user data are retained for six months after expiry.
Who it suits
Design Connected suits interior visualization users seeking furniture, lighting, and accessory models, as well as teams organizing shared digital assets. Its catalog offers several file formats and free sample models.
Verdict
Design Connected pairs a 3D asset catalog with Connecter tools for individual organization and team collaboration. Review the subscription's download allowances and workspace access terms before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From Design Connected's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Connecter Basic | Free | Limited features for individuals · Free for one person |
| Starter — annual commitment | €16 a month | 5 models & materials/month · Up to 3 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · €192 annual plan, paid monthly |
| Starter — monthly commitment | €20 a month | 5 models & materials/month · Up to 3 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · per month; recurring billing, cancel anytime |
| Starter+ — annual commitment | €25 a month | 10 models & materials/month · Up to 5 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · €300 annual plan, paid monthly |
| Personal — annual commitment | €33 a month | 15 models & materials/month · Up to 8 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · €396 annual plan, paid monthly |
| Starter+ — monthly commitment | €37 a month | 10 models & materials/month · Up to 5 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · per month; recurring billing, cancel anytime |
| Personal — monthly commitment | €50 a month | 15 models & materials/month · Up to 8 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · per month; recurring billing, cancel anytime |
| Professional — annual commitment | €59 a month | 25 models & materials/month · Up to 13 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · €708 annual plan, paid monthly |
| Professional — monthly commitment | €67 a month | 25 models & materials/month · Up to 13 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · per month; recurring billing, cancel anytime |
| Business — monthly commitment | €93 a month | 50 models & materials/month · Up to 25 Signature · Rollover unused downloads · per month; recurring billing, cancel anytime |
The facts
Each one read from Design Connected's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D asset catalog
- Design Connected provides 3D models of designer furniture, lighting and accessories for interior design visualization.checked 8 Oct 2001
- API
- Connecter Suite says users can use its API to connect workflows and tools.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Collaboration
- Connecter Suite offers team collaboration features including shared feedback, web catalogs and workspace activity tracking.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Curated sets
- Product sets are curated selections of premium CG products matched into ready-to-use arrangements.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Formats
- Most models are available in 3ds Max 2016 and above, Artlantis, SketchUp, OBJ and FBX formats.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- Connecter lists integrations with 3ds Max, Unreal, Blender and other tools.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Notable limits
- After a Connecter Suite subscription expires, users lose workspace access and shared workspace and user data are retained for six months.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security and control
- Connecter Suite describes cloud or on-premise workspace data storage options, user permissions, SSO and activity tracking.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- Paid Connecter plans include weekday phone support, email support with a stated six-hour response, appointment-based video support and direct access to support engineers.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Connecter app
- Connecter helps users organize 3D models, textures and other digital assets with previews, tagging and an interactive 3D viewer.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Plovdiv, Bulgariachecked 28 Sep 2001
Money
- Free models
- The catalog offers free sample 3D models, and a free account is required to purchase or download catalog models.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Trial terms
- Connecter Suite provides a 60-day trial without a credit card and does not automatically convert it to a paid subscription.checked 8 Oct 2001
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