#1. Adobe Suite
Yes I know it's pretty obvious that Adobe would make the list but it's for good reason. With programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Flash, and Dream Weaver you can't go wrong.
These programs all have certain things that make them important to us designers.
If you don't have the money for a program like this to help you out I know something that anyone can afford because its FREE
#2. Pain.NET
This is the program that got me started in designing and made me see the world of design through a different view. Paint.NET is a drawing program that you can use to both create images or edit images. The best part about Paint.NET is that you can download plug-ins for free that other users made. So unlike Adobe when you want an update you don't have to pay it's all free and since the users can create their own plug-ins it is virtually limitless what Paint.NET can do.
#3 Inspiration
There is more than just products and software out there that will help you become a better designer, there is inspiration. Now days you can click a link and see a beautiful website that just makes you want to design and with this much access to inspiration there is no reason why you shouldn't surround yourself with it.
#4 Wacom Drawing Tablets
Wacom has not failed with me yet and I am very happy with my tablet. With this you can do so much with photoshop and illustrator that makes things so much better and is much easier to draw with because we are used to drawing with pencils. I use this to sketch out my designs and and with it's pressure sensitive pen you can really get creative with it.
#5 Drawing Constantly
Draw constantly either with the tablet or the pencil and paper. There is so much to learn from drawing. Practice doing realistic drawings and cartoon drawings to keep your mind open to new ideas. You can practice this everyday if you like but really just practice whenever you want it can make you a much better designer.
#6 Looking at Magazines
Yes design is not just about the image or graphic but also about the layout of a page and magazines such as Vogue really portray this idea perfectly. Don't go out and buy a magazine focused on gossip but look for a magazine that wants to represent beauty because you can really see amazing layout design within them.
#7 Watch and read tutorials
There is no limit of what you can do with design and tutorials really do help open up minds and teach you how to do things you probably didn't know was possible.
Sometimes however there are things you just can't learn through tutorials and you have to take a class in the subject.
#8 Keep up with DLC!
We are constantly updating tutorials and videos and will always bring you awesome new things dedicated to Design AND Coding.
Be sure to always check back here for new tips ideas make sure you like us on Facebook and subscribe to us on Youtube.
#4 Wacom Drawing Tablets
Wacom has not failed with me yet and I am very happy with my tablet. With this you can do so much with photoshop and illustrator that makes things so much better and is much easier to draw with because we are used to drawing with pencils. I use this to sketch out my designs and and with it's pressure sensitive pen you can really get creative with it.
#5 Drawing Constantly
Draw constantly either with the tablet or the pencil and paper. There is so much to learn from drawing. Practice doing realistic drawings and cartoon drawings to keep your mind open to new ideas. You can practice this everyday if you like but really just practice whenever you want it can make you a much better designer.
#6 Looking at Magazines
Yes design is not just about the image or graphic but also about the layout of a page and magazines such as Vogue really portray this idea perfectly. Don't go out and buy a magazine focused on gossip but look for a magazine that wants to represent beauty because you can really see amazing layout design within them.
#7 Watch and read tutorials
There is no limit of what you can do with design and tutorials really do help open up minds and teach you how to do things you probably didn't know was possible.
Sometimes however there are things you just can't learn through tutorials and you have to take a class in the subject.
#8 Keep up with DLC!
We are constantly updating tutorials and videos and will always bring you awesome new things dedicated to Design AND Coding.
Be sure to always check back here for new tips ideas make sure you like us on Facebook and subscribe to us on Youtube.
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