Excalidraw

Open-source hand-drawn-style diagramming tool for concept maps, classroom explanations and sketching paper ideas.

Details

Excalidraw is an open-source hand-drawn-style drawing tool for quickly sketching concept maps, flow sketches, structural schematics, classroom diagrams and brainstorming boards. It is lighter than formal drafting software and suits early-stage discussions and teaching.

Use cases: concept maps, flow sketches, classroom explanations, paper idea diagrams, project discussions

Note: For formal submission figures, refine them later in Inkscape, Illustrator or diagrams.net.