My Recommended Creative Tools To Use and Try in 2024
Elevate Your Design Experience by Trying Some of My Recommended Creative Tools and Products
In my small design studio, I swear by a curated selection of creative tools and products that elevate my work, save time, and inspire my creativity. From industry-leading software to handpicked stationery, I have carefully chosen these items to enhance my design process, art, and designs.
Tablet Drawing Tools
Apple Pencil (1st Generation): I use this every day to sketch and work on my designs on my iPad. Hoping to own the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil soon (fingers crossed!!)
Apple iPad: This is my favourite drawing tool and digital sketchbook for all my ideas on the go
Books and Colour Guides
Pantone Color Guide: Accurate color representation is non-negotiable in our projects. With the Pantone Color Guide, we ensure consistency and precision in color selection, matching, and communication across various media.
Book - “Hand Lettering A to Z: Expert Color Information for Professional Results”: Really helpful book to get colour inspiration from for new projects and branding designs.
Drawing by Hand Tools
Moleskine Sketchbook: In a digital world, the tactile experience of sketching and ideation is vital. We turn to our trusty Moleskine Sketchbooks to capture ideas, brainstorm concepts, and explore design possibilities away from the screen.
Favourite Tools for my Mac and Laptop
Wacom PTH-660-N Intuos Pro Pen Tablet: For precise control and a natural pen-on-paper feel, the Wacom Intuos Pro Tablet is our trusted tool for digital sketching, drawing, and retouching, enabling me to achieve impeccable details in my designs when using my Mac or Laptop.
Apple iMac: My go-to workstation for seamless design work. This is my favourite thing in my studio, I am in love with the vivid colours of the screen. In my opinion, you can’t beat a fabulous screen for design work. My current iMac has been going strong for 9 years and counting, it’s hands down the best investment I have made for my business.
I am always adding to this list, so check back soon for more tips on useful products. I hope this is helpful and saves you time.
Thanks for reading,
Ellie x
