Comments on: Equipment for a Graphic Designer

By: Tara: Freelance Designer

Tara: Freelance Designer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:41:10 +0000

Hi Riley

I have only backed up small files online – I think it would just take too long to back up psd files online. For backing up my main design files I have a couple of 500gb hard drives (lacie rugged drive).

By: RileySummerlin

RileySummerlin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:19:30 +0000

Nice comprehensive list. I’m curious if anyone uses online data backup options regularly, and if so, if you’ve had a problem with large volumes of data? Particularly since a lot of internet service providers like TimeWarner, Comcast, AT&T etc. cap your monthly upload/download use.

By: lockerz invite

lockerz invite — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:26:51 +0000

Pretty nice list of software. In my opinion, Adobe’s softwares are the Best out there! They are expensive but they worth every penny. I have been using Photoshop for more than 6 years now and I learn new things everyday.

Gimp is also a software that I like alot when comes to manipulating pixels and stuff.

By: Design Geek

Design Geek — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:23:01 +0000

I would certainly recommend the new imac and adobe creative suite they just make the job of being a designer far easier. I often like to have quite a few design books handy as well just in case I am having designers block

I used to use quark but really like indesign as it is nice to use all the adobe programs as a set. If you have used quark and are familiar with adobe illustrator it is quite quick and easy to pick up indesign will save a lot of money to as quark was quite expensive last time I checked.

By: tomahawk

tomahawk — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:17:02 +0000

I would add a decent graphics tablet to that list – wacom are the best and these days you can get an entry level one so cheap – a definite must for any illustrator.

By: Signs

Signs — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:01:04 +0000

That ST Thumbnails Explorer saves me tons of time. THANKS!

By: Graphics

Graphics — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:16:35 +0000

That firehand ember tool really does come in handy. It loads up really quick and lets me touch things up or resize. Another useful tool I suggest is ST Thumbnails Explorer. Its a small tool and lets you preview eps and ai files without loading them into Illistrator.

By: Terry Walker

Terry Walker — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:58:01 +0000

I was just thinking about Equipment for a Graphic Designer and you’ve really helped out. Thanks!

By: Decals

Decals — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:45:18 +0000

One useful tool that I always find handy for quick fixes is firehand ember. It is a highly-rated photo viewer, manager, and touch-up system.

By: stellar

stellar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:47:09 +0000

thanks for that useful list.. great for newbies like me. =)