Hatch

Hatch is an AI‑powered collaborative canvas that merges chat‑style interaction with a boundless visual workspace. Designed for creators, strategists, educators, and teams, it lets you type a prompt and watch the AI generate text, images, or even simple interactive prototypes directly on the canvas. Because the AI understands the spatial layout—where things are placed and how they relate—it can organize, expand, or refine ideas visually, making brainstorming and planning feel more like a natural conversation with an intelligent partner than a linear document.

• AI‑Powered Infinite Canvas: A limitless workspace where the AI reads and builds upon every visual and textual element, not just isolated prompts.
• Chat + Canvas Integration: Seamlessly move from asking the AI a question to seeing its suggestions rendered as cards, diagrams, or images on the board—no context switching.
• Multi‑Model AI Support: Connect models like ChatGPT and Claude for generative text and image creation, letting you choose the best engine for the task.
• Interactive Prototyping: Turn static blocks into clickable, simple apps, tools, or web pages directly on the canvas without writing code.
• Real‑time Collaboration: Invite team members via a link to work simultaneously on the same canvas, with the AI helping the entire group.
• Spatial AI Understanding: The AI visually organizes and enhances ideas based on their position; move a note, and the AI re‑contextualizes its suggestions.
• Unified Workspace: Text, images, drawings, and AI‑generated content live in one place, eliminating the need to juggle separate chat, whiteboard, and prototyping tools.

1. Sign up for the beta at hatchcanvas.com and create your first canvas.
2. Start with a chat prompt—describe what you want to brainstorm, sketch, or prototype (e.g., “design a meeting agenda pop‑up with a reminder system”).
3. Interact with the AI’s output as it places text blocks, images, or structural elements on the canvas; continue the chat to refine, re‑organize, or expand the idea.
4. Arrange the canvas freely by dragging, resizing, and grouping elements; the AI can rearrange things if you ask it to “cluster all user‑facing features” or “move this to a new column.”
5. Activate prototyping mode on selected blocks to link screens, add simple logic, or create a clickable demo right inside the canvas.
6. Share a collaboration link with your team so everyone can work live, with the AI responding to the group’s combined canvas.

Hatch is currently in public beta and completely free. All features—the AI canvas, multi‑model support, real‑time collaboration, and prototyping—are unlocked with no usage caps. The company has not yet released its post‑beta pricing structure, but it has indicated that affordable tiers, possibly including a free option, will be introduced once the beta period ends. For the most current information, check the official website at hatchcanvas.com.

• Web Application: Access Hatch through any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) at hatchcanvas.com.
• Desktop‑Optimized: The interface is designed for large screens; tablets and large‑format laptops offer a comfortable experience.
• Real‑Time Sharing: Generate a collaborative link so invited users can join immediately—no special software or account required (during beta).
• No Native Mobile App: While mobile browsers can open the canvas, the experience is limited; a desktop or tablet is recommended for full functionality.

• Start with a broad prompt (“brainstorm a marketing campaign for a new app”) and let the AI seed the canvas before you refine details.
• Use spatial grouping intentionally—keep related ideas close so the AI better understands the context and offers sharper suggestions.
• Iterate through the chat: ask the AI to summarize, condense, or visually restructure the board when it gets cluttered.
• Manually blend AI‑generated elements with your own sticky notes, sketches, and uploaded images to keep creative control.
• Switch between available AI models depending on the task—choose Claude for deep analytical outlines and ChatGPT for more conversational or creative expansions.
• Prototype early. Even a rough clickable flow can reveal gaps before you invest time in polished designs.

• Content Creators & Designers needing a fast, visual sandbox to prototype mood boards, social media graphics, and storyboards.
• Strategic Thinkers & Consultants who map out business models, ecosystem maps, or research frameworks with an AI collaborator.
• Product Managers & UX Planners sketching user flows, wireframes, and interactive product demos without learning new design tools.
• Educators & Students running collaborative workshops, visual note‑taking, or group assignments with AI guidance.
• Freelance Game & App Developers building quick interactive prototypes and storyboards, then exporting the structure as a starting point for development.
• Remote Teams & Creative Agencies wanting a shared visual space where an AI helps align, organize, and evolve collective thinking in real time.