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5 Greatest Tools for Graphic Designers

5 great tools for graphic designers

5 Greatest Tools for Graphic Designers

There is a wide range of software, hardware, and gear to choose from when it comes to the greatest tools for graphic designers. However, we managed to pick our favorites. Continue below to see what we picked.

SecretLab Omega 2020 Series Chairs

Comfortable Chair

We cannot stress enough the importance of having a comfortable chair to work in. If you're going to be spending all day at a desk, do so with lumbar support and full-metal 4D armrests that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel.

Bamboo standing desk

Standing Desk

If you're planning on listening to the "stand up" reminders from your Apple Watch, it might be time to invest in a standing desk. Most desks have the ability to be adjusted to a custom stand height and sitting height. If you are looking to burn more than a few extra calories, consider a treadmill desk.

Razer BlackShark V2 Special Edition headset

Headset

It's time to upgrade from those flimsy earbuds for a superior audio experience. The Razer BlackShark V2 is one of the newer options made available online. With advanced passive noise cancellation and a HyperClear Cardioid mic, experience supreme sound isolation.

An artist using a Wacom drawing pad

Tablet and Pen

One of Wacom's newer releases, the Wacom One, has a 13.3" screen and is compatible with most pen brands. Additionally, it comes with creative software, and a final bonus is it has the ability to connect to almost anything - including Androids. Further, the ergonomically designed, lightweight pen allows you to take notes and tweak documents more easily than ever before.

Avast Secureline VPN

Secure VPN

We are current users of Avast Antivirus and Avast SecureLine VPN is our go-to for secure connections. For as low as $3.99/month, protect your information from hackers, ISPs, and more. This VPN automatically connects to your optimal server seamlessly with no negative impacts on speed.

Essential Software for Design

Greatest tools for graphic designers - Affinity Designer

Affinity Designer

This tool is built to handle huge documents, thousands of objects, layers, and more, with no lag. You can easily switch between vector and raster workspaces. Check their website for more features.

Greatest tools for graphic designers - GIMP

GIMP

GNU Image Manipulation Program, better known as GIMP, is a free photo and image editing software. Their website features tutorials, documentation, and news about upcoming releases.

Greatest tools for graphic designers - Vectr

Vectr

If you're looking for a free graphics software specifically for vector graphics, consider Vectr. It doesn't use pixels for design, but mathematical equations. It works on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Chrome OS (as well as in-browser).

In Conclusion

While we think these are some of the greatest tools for graphic designers, you might have a different opinion. We didn’t list Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as most designers are familiar with them.

Did we miss something? Let us know via email or in the comments below. 

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