Design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about function, precision, and efficiency. Yet, for many interior designers, time-consuming manual measurements and recreating existing layouts can erode hours that might be better spent on creativity and expression. Enter Twindo, a revolutionary tool that is reshaping the way interior designers capture measurements with both efficiency and precision.

To understand the transformative impact of Twindo on the design process, we spoke with Jonathan Gordon, lead designer, founder, and owner of Design by the Jonathans, LLC, an award-winning New Haven, CT-based interior and commercial design firm. He has been leveraging Twindo for years, refining the company’s workflow.

It all started when measuring a large house took Jonathan 10 hours, followed by an additional 10 hours to input those dimensions into his design software. Determined to find a better way, he discovered the initial iteration of Twindo, which required the purchase and installation of an external sensor. But it was when Apple integrated LIDAR sensor technology into the iPad Pro in 2020 that Twindo became an integral part of the firm’s workflow.

We very quickly transitioned the entire company over; everyone had an iPad Pro. And Twindo has been one of the company’s backbones ever since. – Jonathan Gordon, lead designer, founder, and owner of Design by the Jonathans

But, as with any innovative technology, the team had to navigate a learning curve, understand the nuances, and adapt their workflow.

“Learning it was not hard, it’s very intuitive,” Jonathan noted. His approach? Channel your inner Ghostbuster and ‘slime’ the walls with the grey “slime” you see using the app. Successfully slime a space, and voila, the room’s ghost appears in the app.

“We try to have a little bit of fun with it,” he added.

Jonathan detailed the consistent and critical role Twindo played in their projects over the years.

“For scanning, the whole company uses it frequently – anywhere from five to 20 times a month. In a year, that amounts to over 100 projects.”

But for Design by the Jonathans, the true power of Twindo lies in its efficiency and precision benefits. Where traditional methods can mean navigating physical obstacles and spending excessive time, Twindo offers a swift, safe, and precise solution. With a simple movement of an iPad, it bypasses obstructions, capturing the room effortlessly.

“Imagine needing to measure a restaurant, tables everywhere. Traditional measuring would have me clambering over furniture, risking my neck, just trying to measure the room end to end,” he said. “With Twindo, I can just stand there with my iPad and slime the surfaces. It smartly ignores the tables and chairs, capturing the room.”

Jonathan is quick to highlight Twindo’s drastically reduced measurement times and impressive precision.

You’re essentially cutting your measure time to just 10% or even less compared to conventional measuring methods. And the accuracy? It’s astoundingly good, with a margin of about 1-3% at most.

The real marvel is Twindo’s ability to seamlessly translate captured data into design-ready files.

“It’s one thing to have a 3D representation, but translating that into usable files for design tools like Chief Architect? Twindo delivers a detailed, usable design file. That is itself a game-changer,” he stressed.

While there are alternatives to Twindo, none match its functionality and affordability. And for many smaller firms, such an investment doesn’t make sense.

“Despite our firm’s ability to invest in more expensive options, Twindo just makes the most sense for us with the tech that’s out there right now,” said Jonathan. “Show me a good alternative that’s going to do what Twindo does — I haven’t found it.”

In the demanding and ever-evolving world of interior design, tools like Twindo aren’t mere conveniences—they’re must-haves, merging the worlds of precision, efficiency, and innovation.