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With the evolution of communication and digitalization, companies have more and more varied needs for their graphic design teams. Not only do their in-house graphic design studio need to be up to date, with more and more graphic designers working from home<\/strong> in their own office, it is difficult to know which gadgets and tools they may need for the perfect ‘home studio’.<\/p>\n

In this article, we provide you with the ultimate guide of tools and software you can use to optimise your graphic design workspace<\/strong> and see results.\u00a0 That said, if you need to create visuals, we advise you to work with an agency specialising in graphic design<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Home Graphic Design Studio Set Up<\/h2>\n

Whether you are just starting out as a graphic designer at home or you have previously worked in an office and are now relocating back home, you’ll first need to create an effective home office environment<\/em> for your new creative studio which can be difficult.<\/p>\n

You won’t have the luxury of any office equipment being provided for you (in some cases you may be able to ask to bring home a few essential items such as a computer, chair, or even desk) so you will need to start from scratch.<\/p>\n

To make sure you have a comfortable workspace, find a room in your home that has lots of natural light<\/strong>. Graphic designers spend many hours staring at their laptop and you’ll end up causing lots of strain on your eyes if the only source of brightness you are exposed to is your computer light.\"\"<\/p>\n

Find a nice desk (we suggest a standing desk <\/strong>to have things at eye level!) with lots of room for you to lay out your necessary professional tools and avoid mixing in personal home things within your workspace<\/em> organization. You will also ideally want your computer or laptop to be an arm’s length away<\/strong> from your eyes.<\/p>\n

If you find that your home office isn’t a good space for productivity and creativity and your creative juices aren’t flowing, you could look into a co-working space<\/em> nearby where professionals from all different kinds of careers come together in the same building to rent out a space to work independently.<\/p>\n

But of course, having the right environment isn’t the only thing you need as a graphic designer. You’ll also need all the necessary tools, items of technology, and software for you to be able to work.<\/p>\n

Tools for Your Graphic Design Workspace at Home<\/h2>\n

There are many different types of graphics software used by creative professionals on a daily basis.\u00a0 Some allow you to design images or do photo editing, others for motion design and animation for digital advertising, and there are even those for developing web pages<\/a> or user interface development.\u00a0 Let\u2019s look at some examples of design assets.<\/p>\n

Adobe Photoshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Undoubtedly the most famous of the Adobe<\/a>. It allows you to create digital images from scratch or from an assembly.\u00a0 Numerous effects<\/strong> and settings<\/strong> allow you to create unique images for graphic designing.\u00a0 You can also use this tool to manipulate 3D images.\u00a0 Photoshop is the classic of image editing.<\/p>\n

Adobe Illustrator<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unlike its cousin Photoshop, Illustrator specialises in 2D image design<\/strong>. Easier to use, it allows you to create logos, fonts, or more complex images such as a comic book.<\/p>\n

Procreate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An application designed to create<\/strong> digital images<\/strong> on a tablet. You can use the pen and the tablet to create illustrations such as a log-in sign by hand; a much more difficult task with a mouse.<\/p>\n

Gimp<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Probably the best-known alternative to Photoshop. The main advantage is that it is free<\/em>.\u00a0 Indeed, graphic design software can be very expensive.\u00a0 Fortunately, there are some good freeware programs that allow individuals to get started without spending a dime.\u00a0 Gimp is one of them.<\/p>\n

Myfonts.com<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a website that lists fonts.\u00a0 You can use it to design your own font library for free.\u00a0 There is a feature that allows you to find a brand\u2019s font<\/strong> just by taking a screenshot of it!<\/p>\n

Pencil2D<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is one of the best free 2D animation software. You can design animations frame by frame<\/strong>.\u00a0 It can be useful to make your designs more dynamic.<\/p>\n

Sketch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A must-have software for web design<\/strong>. Sketch is often recommended by web design<\/a>.\u00a0 But then again, there are many competing programs that might be better for you.<\/p>\n

Inspiration for at Home a Graphic Designer<\/h2>\n

Being away from colleagues can prove to be difficult for people whose jobs rely on art, creativity and whose ideas are based on the world around them that they may see week in and week out.<\/p>\n

But if you are stuck indoors for the majority of the time without anyone around to bounce ideas off of, it can prove to be difficult to be productive<\/em> and find anything inspiring or have those random inspiration moments on the way to work.<\/p>\n

Get Out<\/h3>\n

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As a graphic designer, it is important that inspiration never comes short. If you are working from home, make sure you get out as much as possible<\/strong> to de-clutter your mind and dedicate time to finding inspiration in spaces that are outside of your home.<\/p>\n

Unique Home Workspaces<\/h3>\n

Try and find an original and possibly airy place<\/strong> for your graphic design workspace. You don’t necessarily need a traditional desk and chair in a room in your house. Although it is important to have a space that is dedicated solely to your work, why not think of a unique environment<\/strong> like the shed in the backyard? The attic?<\/p>\n

You may just find that having your office space in an unusual place creates eclectic workspaces<\/strong> and are actually the best working environment for creative people. You’ll find that this can make a massive difference to your work life.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

If you want to optimise your work as a graphic designer at home (or even in an office!), you’ll have to first optimise a work space.<\/em> Before designing any work, your design workspace should be your ultimate priority. Pay attention to details such as your desk, location of your studio and you’ll be producing amazing digital art in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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