HighDesign: a better way to design
Combine the simplicity of CAD drafting with the power of BIM workflows.
Architecture, Engineering & Design Software. Mac + Windows.
The best of two worlds.
HighDesign joins together the ease of use of 2D CAD drafting and the efficiency of BIM workflows.
Work with smart parametric elements and vector objects to create and manage complex projects and present your drawings on beautiful layouts.
Whether you are an architect, a landscape architect or an interior designer, real-estate agent or constructor, engineer or facility manager, HighDesign will let you work smarter and save time and money.
Create stunning projects with familiar tools.
Sketch & Draw
Use all the familiar vector tools and create drawings with the ease of illustration tools and the precision of CAD.
Save time and work the way you are used to: create using layers, shapes, paths, fills and color palettes. HighDesign gives you the freedom of a canvas to sketch, experiment and try new ideas.
Document your project effortlessly.
Texts and Annotations
Place styled text blocks and annotations that automatically extract the information from the objects.
Dimensions
Add linear, radial, angular, ordinate and elevation dimensions that adjust with the object and comply with national and international CAD standards.
Tables and Schedules
Create, import and edit tables and Excel worksheets. Create interactive schedules to instantly get up-to-date lists and quantites and edit your drawings from the schedule.
Make great architecture.
Design the way you think
HighDesign speaks the same language as architects and engineers so that you can design using actual architectural elements: parametric walls, columns and pillars, doors, windows, and openings.
Present your work at its best
Your time is precious and so is all the work you do for your projects. Use the integrated layouts, style filters and title blocks to present your visions with success.
macOS Sequoia
HighDesign is optimized and fully supports macOS 15 Sequoia. Take full advantage on the possibilities offered by the latest version of macOS running on the new M2 and M3 chips!
Native on all computers
HighDesign runs natively, at full speed, on both x86- and ARM-based computers.
Windows 11
HighDesign feels at home on Windows 11.
Developed and tested on the new Windows 11, HighDesign integrates seamlessly with the new user interface.
Pricing
All our licenses are perpetual and include one year of updates and support. No subscriptions, you choose when to renew your license.
HighDesign LT
$149.00
- Extensive drawing tools
- Unlimited layers
- Advanced printing
- DXF 2018/2021 and image formats
- DWG® 2018/2021 (model space)
- Customizable project resources
- Unlimited Drawing Sheets
- Project views
- Publish to PDF
- Tables
- Trace references
- Callouts, Details and Layouts
- Object Styles and element types
- Architectural tools
- Schedules
- Photogrammetry and Drawing Presentation
HighDesign SE
$349.00
- Extensive drawing tools
- Unlimited layers
- Advanced printing
- DXF 2018/2021 and image formats
- DWG® 2018/2021
- Customizable project resources
- Unlimited Drawing Sheets
- Project views
- Publish to PDF
- Tables
- Trace references
- Callouts, Details and Layouts
- Object Styles and element types
- Architectural tools
- Schedules
- Photogrammetry and Drawing Presentation
HighDesign Pro
$499.00
- Extensive drawing tools
- Unlimited layers
- Advanced printing
- DXF 2018/2021 and image formats
- DWG® 2018/2021
- Customizable project resources
- Unlimited Drawing Sheets
- Project views
- Publish to PDF
- Tables
- Trace references
- Callouts, Details and Layouts
- Object Styles and element types
- Architectural tools
- Schedules
- Photogrammetry and Drawing Presentation
HighDesign. Your Independence.
HighDesign is the modern solution for architects, engineers and designers that uniquely bridges traditional CAD drafting with modern spatial design.
Looking for a CAD for Mac? Need an alternative CAD solution that is more efficient and elegant? A modern drafting and design software for your architecture studio? Get HighDesign! Sketch, design, annotate, publish in one package, with your style, all without worries thanks to the permanent license.
From architecture to product design, from engineering to landscape design, rediscover your freedom and creativity.
HighDesign is the perfect software for drawing, interior design, presentation and architectural modeling that integrates the familiar drawing and CAD tools with BIM processes.
One solution that combines unparalleled elegance and powerful drawing & design tools built around the needs of the modern designer.
Discover HighDesignI've been using HighDesign everyday for over 10 years and I'm very appreciative of the work you guys have put into the program in the last few years. Last year I did architectural drawings in HD for millions of dollars in residential construction in California and in the state of Washington. Great work and look forward to the future with HD.
Steven Krebs, Krebs Design Group
HighDesign Pro
HighDesign Pro offers advanced tools and workflow for architecture and civil engineering.
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Advanced Drafting
Sketch, draw and document your technical designs with ease and effectiveness.
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Interoperability
HighDesign adapts to your work-habits and lets you collaborate with others with ease.
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We offer resources, videos, online help and tech support to help you reach proficiency with HighDesign and meet your specific needs. And if you are looking for a feature that you can't find, don't hesitate to ask us! We want to hear from you!
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Requirements:
macOS: Recommended: macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Catalina. Compatible: macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.13 High Sierra
Windows: Windows 11, Windows 10
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Trusted by designers in more than 52 countries around the world.
"HighDesign has been an alternative, full-featured 2D based CAD software package built on Mac OS X with a superb user interface (UI) and unique features for a software package at entry-level professional price points. The UI assists the user in all phases of the drafting and creative process."
"HighDesign has a rather gorgeous Apple-based user-interface reflecting its Mac-only roots. The app would stand out in the Windows CAD world."
Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh
"I am a really enthusiast of HighDesign."
"Keep up the great work the program is becoming more productive!!"
Tony Manias, Architect
"Have just bought your excellent HighDesign Professional, and am very pleased with it, even though I am just learning it I find it much better to use and learn than the program that I have been using on my PC for a number of years... Many thanks for a great program, it's a joy to use."
Peter Meure
"I confirm my appreciation for your work which, as far as I'm concerned, really represents a professional turning point for how simple it has become to use a drawing program."
Panariello Engineering
"I do appreciate all the improvements you have made to various dialogue boxes - which reinforces the essential quality of 'high design' which is 'the user experience' & which is so different to most CAD programs - it really is a joy & congratulations on a nicely evolving piece of software!"
Bruce Thomson Architect
Thanks and keep up the EXCELLENT work… so pleased I chose to move to HighDesign when needing a 2D CAD solution!!!
Trevor Murch-Lempinen
"Overall, I think that you have a great program with a massive potential in the American CAD market. Between signing your life away in a contract with Autodesk, selling a kidney to get Revit or ArchiCAD, I think that you will soon be the obvious choice."
Daniel Wilson Architect