# What can you do with Whimsical?

Let’s say you want to build a meditation app - read on and discover how Whimsical can help you!

## Research, brainstorming & ideation  
[Whimsical Boards](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards) is the perfect tool for mood boards, design inspiration and competitor research:

With [sticky notes](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards/sticky-notes), and [mind maps](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/mind-maps) (both of which can be [generated with AI](https://help.whimsical.com/get-started/ai-mind-maps)) early ideation is a breeze. Start brainstorming content ideas with your team, and use workshop features like the [timer](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards/timer) and [voting](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards/voting) to reach consensus:

## Pre-planning & alignment  
With your team aligned you can start planning the [user journey](https://whimsical.com/whimsical-user-flow-UxwcbKK2aq2c4atPHJNEC1?ref=hc), and structure of your app.

[Flowcharts](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/flowcharts), [sequence diagrams](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/sequence-diagrams) and mind maps help make everything clear:

## Wireframes and lo-fi design  
With Whimsical [wireframes](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/wireframes), and [freehand drawing](https://whimsical.com/learn/boards/freehand) you can turn your ideas and planning into something immediately tangible:

## Summary

1. [What can you do with Whimsical?](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/do-whimsical)
2. [Research, brainstorming & ideation](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/do-whimsical#research-brainstorming-and-ideation)
3. [Pre-planning & alignment](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/do-whimsical#pre-planning-and-alignment)
4. [Wireframes and lo-fi design](https://whimsical.com/learn/get-started/do-whimsical#wireframes-and-lo-fi-design)