Top 25+ Tools for Graphic Designers
These essential tools will give you everything you need to get started if you want to boost your graphic design skills.
As graphic designers, you might think all your work is done once you finish your design. But the truth is that graphic design is only one part of the process. In this post, we'll talk about tools you can use to enhance your workflow and save time and money.
To make your life easier with graphic design, here's our list of the top 25+ tools for graphic designers.
Large High Definition Monitor
As one of the leading innovators in computer monitors, Asus offers a wide range of innovative technologies to improve your viewing experience. The VP28UQG is a 28-inch UHD 4K monitor with a resolution of 3840×2160. Its built-in speakers provide audio quality that is truly exceptional, with a response time of 1ms.
Asus' exclusive Eye Care technology reduces eyestrain and other visual ailments with four flicker-free backlights and various levels of blue light filters. The VP28UQG's colour temperature can be adjusted from 5000k to 6500k, giving you the perfect balance of colours and energy.
- 28 inches 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160) with 1ms response time and Adaptive Sync/AMD Free Sync for immersive, crisp visuals featuring Display Port and dual HDMI connectivity; Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 170°(H)/160°(V). HDCP : Yes
- ASUS Eye Care technology lowers blue light and eliminates flickering to reduce eyestrain and ailments. Display colors is 1073.7 M 10 bit and maximum contrast ratio is 1000 : 1. It can allow a Adaptive Sync/Free Sync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low latency display update
- 5 Way OSD joystick delivers intuitive monitor controls so you can access features such as ASUS Game Plus on the fly. Digital signal frequency for display port is 120 to 120 KiloHertz horizontal, 40 to 60 Hertz vertical. Hdmi signal frequency is 24 to 99 KiloHertz horizontal, 40 to 60 Hertz vertical
- Compliance and Standards EAC logo, Energy Star, BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, FCC, PSB, PSE, RoHS, TCO7.0, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7), RCM, TUV Flicker free , TUV Low Blue Light
- Exclusive Game Plus and Game Visual settings enhance color performance and control. ASUS Rapid Replacement 3 years warranty service. Tilt : -5 degree Plus-20 degree. Brightness(Max) : 300 cd
External Hard Drive
With the WD 5TB Elements portable hard drive, you'll be able to carry the entire contents of your home PC in the palm of your hand. This portable hard drive has a capacity of 5TB, which means you can store and transfer a considerable amount of information and back up your important data onto it. You'll also be able to connect it with other USB devices to transfer files between different computers or share your files with others.
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility
- Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox
- Fast Data Transfers, Improve PC Performance
- High Capacity
- Memory Storage Capacity: 5TB
Monitor Calibrator
SpyderX Pro is a computer calibration tool for professional photographers and designers looking for a quick, accurate, easy-to-use monitor calibration solution.
The Spyder X Pro display calibrator offers the first lens-based colour engine of any Spyder product. For many years, Datacolor has developed research and development for this display calibrator with enhanced accuracy, colour accuracy, and low-light capability.
Photographers can be sure that what they see on their screens is the most accurate depiction of the scene, and when they start editing and know that the colours on their screens are accurate, they can confidently control every aspect of their image.
SpyderX Pro has extensive colour calibration features and tools for matching and tuning multiple monitors. The SpyderX Pro provides photographers with more confidence and advanced control of their creative visions.
- THE FASTEST SPYDER EVER: Calibrating your monitor to achieve color precision now takes just a minute or two – several times faster than previous models.
- THE MOST ACCURATE SPYDER EVER: Groundbreaking lens-based color engine provides a higher level of color accuracy for multiple monitors. SpyderX Pro features room-light monitoring, automatic profile changing and significantly more precise screen color, shadow detail and white balance.
- .THE EASIEST-TO-USE SPYDER EVER: SpyderX Pro is so intuitive, you don’t have to be a color expert. It features quick and easy single-click calibration and wizard workflow with 12 predefined calibration targets for advanced color accuracy.
- SEE THE DIFFERENCE INSTANTLY: SpyderProof functionality provides before-and-after evaluation of your display and allows you to see the difference using your own images.
- MONITOR TECHNOLOGIES CHANGE AND IMPROVE OVER TIME: SpyderX Pro assures you support for the latest screen types, recent resolutions and gamuts.
MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro offers incredible performance, allowing you to work and play at your highest level. Its powerful 12-core Intel Core i9 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.8GHz and delivers up to 2x faster performance. A revolutionary new Force Touch Trackpad with multi-touch gestures lets you interact with your Mac with unprecedented ease and precision. And with up to 16GB of fast DDR4 RAM, you can efficiently multitask.
- 16GB Ram | 512GB SSD
- Intel “Core i7” processor (6700HQ)
Creative Software
The Adobe Creative Suite is a set of creative applications that lets you work faster, smarter, and more intuitively than ever. Creative Suite provides the tools you need to turn your ideas into reality, whether you're designing websites, videos, 3D models, or anything else.
Design Premium includes the industry's most comprehensive collection of tools for designing, prototyping, publishing, and delivering beautiful content. Create, deliver, and publish rich, engaging content like no other. And with the latest version of Illustrator®, you can design, preview, and publish on the web.
Ergonomic Furniture
A comfortable chair
This mesh office Chair provides the best comfort and convenience for working long hours. It is a perfect choice for those who want a mesh office chair that is good for long hours sitting. It is a mesh office chair that is easy to clean and resists abrasion and transformation. It is breathable and keeps you cool during long hours of sitting.
- 【ERGONOMIC OFFICE CHAIR】- The ergonomic chair provides 4 supporting points(head/ back/ hips/ hands) and a proper lumbar support. It's easy to adjust seat height, headrest, backrest and flip-up arms to meet different needs, good for sitting long hours. Suitable for people of about 5'5″ to 6'2″.
- 【LARGE MESH SEAT】- The office chair is larger than other chairs, and it could accommodate different body build. The whole Chair Dimensions(including the arms): 25.6″W x 22″D x 45.3″-54.9″H, the Seat Dimensions: 20″W x 19.3″D x 18.5″-22.05″H. Loading Capacity: 280 lbs. The recline function makes you tilt the backrest back (90~120°) or sit straight freely.
- 【ADJUSTABLE FLIP-UP ARMREST】- Folding the armrests up, you can push the executive office chairs directly under the desk to use more area. It's easy to raise or lower the folding armrest by pressing the black buttons on the armrest.
- 【BREATHABLE MESH CHAIR】- The mesh back and mesh seat keep air circulation for extra comfy. High quality mesh resists abrasion and transformation, it makes the high back computer desk chairs good for sitting for 4 ~ 8 hours, perfect for a long day sitting.
- 【EASY INSTALLATION & WARRANTY】- All ergonomic office chairs come with 2 years warranty, so please email us directly, we will offer you effective solutions ASAP. With clear instruction and tools, the office computer chair is easy to assemble (about 15~20 minutes). PU mute wheels roll smoothly, no harm on wooden floor; the sturdy five-pointed base and chair frame add durability and stylish appearances.
A good keyboard and mouse
With 5 zone RGB, dedicated media keys, macro keys, and Cherry stem compatible keycaps, the Z12 is an excellent introduction to EVGA's Z series gaming keyboards. The entry-level Z12 features a compact aluminium chassis, five full-size RGB backlit keys, USB 2.0 connectivity, and a built-in microphone.
- IP32-rated spill resistance, capable of withstanding accidental spills to keep you covered.
- Five dedicated and programmable Macro E keys, customizable via the UNLEASH RGB software.
- Dedicated Multimedia Keys. Full control at the touch of your fingers.
- 5 Zone RGB Lighting and 5 pre set lighting effects customizable via the UNLEASH RGB software.
- Standard layout and Cherry MX style stems allows you to use any custom Cherry MX stem compatible keycaps.
Uiosmuph G12 is a Wireless Bluetooth mouse designed for gamers. The mouse features a slim design, high DPI level, and powerful battery life. It is effortless to use and operate and will not lose connection. It has seven colours of LEDs and a built-in battery, suitable for home and office use.
- Rechargeable: Built-in rechargeable battery, no need change battery. Special soundless design for the right and left buttons, won’t disturb others.
- Colorful Light: 7 different color changes randomly while in use, offering soothing lighting, creating cool and fancy atmosphere for work and play.
- Energy Saving: The mouse will be in sleep mode in 8 mins of inactivity. And the LED light can be turned off by the bottom light switch.
- Silm & Portable: About 4.4 x 2.25 x 0.79 inch,, Perfect for travelling carry and it can be easily put into your laptop bag and ultra-space saving.
- Widely Compatibility: Works with Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10/Vista, Mac with USB port or Type C port. Suitable for homes, offices, travel and more.
Standing Desk
The SHW standing desk is designed for people who spend hours in front of their computers and require a standing desk solution. It is height adjustable and will work for any user and desktop surface. You can adjust the height of the desk in 1/2″ increments. Once the desk is set at the desired height, you can quickly move the legs around to stabilise and level the desk.
The SHW standing desk features one-piece construction, eliminating the need to assemble the desk with hardware, which is cumbersome and difficult to install. It has four height positions and can be easily assembled in just minutes. The height adjustment lever is located at the bottom of the desk, which makes it very easy to operate.
- Digital Display Handset – 4 memory preset options for easy adjustment.
- Electric Lift System – Fully motorized lift from 28 to 45 Inches height.
- Telescopic Height Adjustment – Strong and Sturdy legs enable a smooth transition from sitting to standing from 28″ to 45″
- High-grade industrial steel
- Measures – 40″ L x 24″ W x 28-45 ” H
Printer
Canon Pixma is a wireless multifunctional printing device designed to help simplify the way you print, scan, copy, and fax. It offers an automatic document feeder for hassle-free printing of photos and documents, a USB port for connecting the device to a computer, and a built-in optical scanner for scanning documents and images.
It is compatible with iOS devices, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices, including Samsung Galaxy S, HTC, and LG smartphones. Its built-in Bluetooth allows you to connect the device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as printers, laptops, and tablets. The device prints and scans in black and white, colour, and photo, and it can save and print documents in various formats such as PDF, JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PCX. The device can also copy, fax, and scan directly to the cloud.
- Mobile device printing: Easily print from your iPhone, iPad, Android or tablet
- Quick and easy wireless setup
- Powerful printing options: Airprint, Google Cloud Print, NFC, Mopria and Canon Print
- Compact and space-saving design
- Print on both sides of the page with auto 2-sided print
Headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless is a high-performance wireless Bluetooth headphone that delivers powerful sound and innovative technology that lets you listen to music anytime, anywhere. With up to 40 hours of battery life, this is your perfect everyday headphone. This wireless headphone is compatible with iOS and Android devices.
You've come to love the sound and design from Beats, with premium playback and fine-tuned acoustics that maximises clarity, breadth, and balance. With Fast Fuel, 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when the battery is low. Take calls, control your music, and activate Siri with the multifunction on-ear controls.
- High-performance wireless Bluetooth headphones in black
- Features the Apple W1 chip and Class 1 wireless Bluetooth connectivity
- With up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Solo3 wireless is your perfect everyday headphone
- Compatible with iOS and Android devices
- With Fast Fuel, 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when battery is low
The AirPods Pro is the most powerful version of the popular wireless earbuds. They feature active noise cancellation, allowing you to enjoy music without distractions. Transparency mode allows you to hear what's happening around you. The new spatial audio delivers a more immersive listening experience by placing sound in all directions. And with the three included sizes of silicone tips, you can customise your fit. The case is designed to stay on your belt or in your pocket, so you'll always have it.
- Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, so you can immerse yourself in music
- Transparency mode for hearing and interacting with the world around you
- Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you
- Adaptive EQ automatically tunes music to your ears
- Three sizes of soft, tapered silicone tips for a customizable fit
Digital Camera
Canon's EOS Rebel T7 DSLR is an advanced camera designed for beginners. The Canon EOS Rebel T7 features a powerful 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and a powerful DIGIC 6 image processor for clear, crisp, high-resolution photos and videos.
The camera also features a wide ISO range of 100-6400 (H: 12800), a large 3.0-inch LCD screen, and a built-in Wi-Fi capability. The EOS Rebel T7 has a professional-grade lens and a stereo microphone for video enthusiasts. The camera's advanced Live View capabilities allow you to compose and shoot videos without needing a tripod.
- 24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor with is 100–6400 (H: 12800)
- Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC technology
- 9-Point AF system and AI Servo AF
- Optical Viewfinder with approx 95% viewing coverage
- Use the EOS Utility Webcam Beta Software (Mac and Windows) to turn your compatible Canon camera into a high-quality webcam
High-End Smartphone
iPhone 13 Pro Max is the most powerful iPhone ever made. It combines the most innovative, advanced iPhone experience with new ways to interact with your iPhone. It has a large 6.7″ Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, HDR10+ for vivid colour and true-to-life pictures. You can watch videos in Cinema Mode and take photos in Portrait Mode for a completely immersive viewing experience.
With new Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and ProRes RAW support, you can capture stunning videos in higher quality than ever before. And it's the first iPhone with a dual rear camera system. It offers a new 12MP wide-angle camera with Portrait Lighting, optical image stabilisation, an f/1.8 aperture, and a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, wide-angle lens, and an f/2.4 aperture.
It's also the first iPhone to feature Face ID, so you can unlock and pay with a glance. iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in Jet Black and Silver and will be available starting at $999 (US).
- 6.7″ Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion. 5G Superfast downloads, high?quality streaming
- Cinematic mode in 1080p at 30 fps. Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 4K at 60 fps. 6X Optical zoom range
- A15 Bionic chip. New 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores. New 5-core GPU. New 16-core Neural Engine
- Up to 28 hours video playback. Face ID. Ceramic Shield front. Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Water resistant to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. Compatible with MagSafe accessories and wireless chargers
Galaxy A Series brings together power, beauty, and convenience. A53 5 G's long-lasting battery lets you stream your favourite shows and films, while its high-speed 5G gives you faster downloads and the ability to connect to the Internet more frequently. Galaxy A53 5G is a smartphone built for the times you're not connected.
