The 5 Best Digital Graphic Design Tools On the Market

Featured article by Catherine Hernandez, Independent Technology Author

Because the Internet’s need for content is insatiable, businesses are always hiring graphic designers. If you’re looking to get into the industry here are 5 of the best tools for graphic designers.

Graphic design is an important component of any marketing campaign, whether you’re updating your website, creating a flyer, or just adding some hi-res images to your content.

In order to create the next great design trend, you’ll need the right tools for the job.

Here are five of the best tools for graphic designers to incorporate into their digital repertoire.

1. Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe is practically synonymous with creativity and graphic design at this point, offering users a wide range of software to choose from.

However, buying each piece of software piecemeal can get quite expensive. But what if you didn’t have to choose between which of Adobe’s designer tools you bought?

That’s exactly where Creative Cloud comes in. For a relatively small subscription fee (or a free trial for new users), users get access to Adobe’s entire suite of creative tools.

So whether you need to design a banner, edit a video, or touch up a few photos, Creative Cloud has you covered.

2. Adobe Photoshop Express

While Creative Cloud is a fantastic resource for graphic designers at their desks, sometimes you need to make adjustments on the go.

Photoshop Express is a free mobile application for tablets and smartphones that offers a feature-rich, whittled down version of everyone’s favorite photo editing software.

While it may not be as robust as its big brother, it’s still a great solution for those working on the go.

Should you choose to subscribe to Creative Cloud, you’ll gain access to even more features, too.

3. Wacom Tablet

As wonderful as most digital tools are, sometimes it’s hard to beat a good freehand drawing. Wacom’s selection of tablets and styluses bring the best of analog and digital together.

Most of Wacom’s tablets even feature pressure sensitivity when working with certain apps, so you can create elaborate brush strokes or subtle shading.

4. Autodesk Sketchbook Pro

If you’re a fan of sketching, Sketchbook Pro could be the best graphic design tool for you.

Aside from offering a satisfying plethora of styling options, graphic designers can use their device’s camera to quickly import and scan their pen and paper drawings for a near 1:1 replication.

5. A Multi-Terabyte Hard Drive

So far we’ve only discussed designer tools that a designer interacts with on a daily basis. But where exactly are you going to store those genius new drawings and designs?

Every artist needs to upgrade their computer’s storage capabilities by investing in a multi-terabyte hard drive.

Though most multi-TB hard drives used to cost several hundred dollars, you can pick one up from your favorite local big box store for less than $100.

How much storage space you need is ultimately dictated by what types of files you work with, however, you won’t want anything smaller than a 2TB drive. Many manufacturers have even taken steps to make their hard drives a bit more eco-friendly.

Final Thoughts On These Great Designer Tools

Every designer needs a wide assortment of tools, gadgets, and storage solutions. And with these designer tools, you’ll be able to create better works of art wherever and whenever you want.

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About the Author

Catherine Hernandez is a freelance set decorator, shopper, stylist, and vintage seller. She loves to thrift shop, and hunt for vintage items and other treasures. Currently she lives in Los Angeles with her fiancé.

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