What’s the big “to do” about Teux deux?

If any of our readers are like me, you have lists for lists of tasks that need to be finished, appointments to be kept, birthdays to remember, then another set of lists for the things you WANT to do, places you want to see, books you want to read. I’ve been researching for several months to find just the right task listing software that works for my needs–one that moves seemlessly between my office mac, laptop and iphone and immediately makes my life simpler.

Enter Teux Deux.

I have just started using this online task master software, but I am already finding it a time saver. I used to write lists in journals, on buck slips and post it notes covering my desk and monitors – not to mention sending those ubiquitous reminder emails to myself when I’m completely away from the office. Teux deux makes that so much easier. Now, no matter where I am – home, office, at lunch with my mom or walking around Disneyland with my family, I can add to my list and rest assured everything will be there until I do it and/or remove it. Items are simply typed in a short statement (thank goodness for this on the iphone) then it’s added to a day, or even placed in the “someday” section if it’s something without a specific deadline.

Why is this a great tool for designers? How about when you are out with your friends or colleagues and someone mentions an amazing designer or resource worth investigating...Teux Deux it! How about when you’re attending a lecture at the latest AIGA event and a brilliant idea springs to your mind...Teux Deux it! My favorite is when I’m catching up on my google reader (usually at midnight) and I find something really incredible I want to share with my staff or students...Teux Deux it!

This browser based app is not nearly as sophisticated as google calenders, or other more robust software programs, but it is quick, clean and visually clear. Need even more incentive? It’s free!

This blog is not about pitching products, but since I started consistently using Teux Deux, and my tasks became much easier to “manage” I felt it was relevant and certainly worthy to share with our readers. No matter what you use to create your action lists, I recommend at the very least adding the investigation of this little wonderlist to your “to do” list.