# Architecture planning and design

Design for now and for the future with IcePanel.

## The problem with architecture design today

### No upfront design

Lack of clear, agreed-upon design documentation leads to ambiguity, rework, and systems that are difficult to maintain.

#### No upfront design

#### Misaligned teams

#### Scattered context

#### Disconnected from reality

Design first process

## Design together with precision

The tools you need to design systems like you build them

### Context

#### Decision records

Align and keep track of key architecture decisions, so future designs stay informed.

### Current vs Future

#### Drafts

Fork your model to design your future and track where key architectural decisions are being made.

### Collaboration

#### Feedback

Allow others to annotate, add notes and comment on their suggested changes.

## Accelerate your design process

The essentials to keep your system design moving forward and up-to-date

### Current vs future design

Fork your design, propose future changes and merge, capturing key decisions as you iterate.

### Review and merge

Merge designs into your model after approval or development.

### Ask AI

Get feedback on your designs from LLMs with integrations and our MCP.

## Is IcePanel for your team?

Try it out for free and see what you think.

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