Getting Started

Account Setup

Step 1: Create Your Account

• Visit vizcom.ai

• Click "Sign Up"

• Use your educational email address if you're a student/educator (qualifies for EDU access)

• Complete your profile information

Step 2: Choose Your Setup

• Desktop App: Download for macOS or Windows

• Web App: Access directly through your browser (no installation needed)

Step 3: Understanding your Workspace

• Launch Vizcom and sign in

• Familiarize yourself with the main navigation and home screen layout

File Organization & Management

Vizcom organizes your work into two main areas that serve different purposes. "My Files" contains your personal projects that only you can access - think of this as your private workspace for individual work, experiments, and personal portfolio pieces. "Workspace Files" shows projects shared within your team or organization, functioning as your collaborative space where team members can view, comment, or contribute to shared projects.

Organizing Your Projects

• Create Folders by Purpose: Group projects by discipline ("Product Design," "Architecture"), course ("ID Studio Fall 2024"), or client work

• Establish Naming Conventions: Use consistent formats like "Course_ProjectName_v1" or "Client_Product_Iteration2" to make projects easy to find later

• Use Teams for Collaboration: Invite collaborators, set appropriate viewing permissions, and maintain organized shared workspaces

Best Practices for Long-term Success

• Set up your folder structure before you have dozens of projects

• Keep personal experiments in "My Files" and course/client work in appropriate "Workspace Files"

• Review and clean up old projects regularly to maintain an organized workspace