5 APPLICATIONS THAT EVERY GRAPHIC DESIGNER SHOULD HAVE

In the technological age that we live in, it is impossible to imagine a life without our smartphones. In a short period of time, they have become one of the most treasured objects by the general public. Not only because of the leisure and communication opportunities but because in many cases, it is also an important work tool. There are many apps that, at any given time, can greatly facilitate the task of a graphic designer. It is no longer necessary to go everywhere with the laptop or to write down the ideas in a notebook and then carry them out on the computer. Inspiration can come at any time, so if smartphones and tablets have given us one good thing, it is being able to access design programs from anywhere.


ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR DRAW

This application allows you to create sketches with vector drawings. It contains drawing tools such as RGB and HSB colour pickers, brush types, and allows you to retouch and zoom to better attend to details. Many experts consider it an ideal complement to Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. It's free and available for iOS and Android.

PHOTOSHOP MIX

If you are one of those who cannot live without Photoshop, this is your application. It includes most of the functions of the desktop version: combine images, apply effects, modify colour and contrast, etc. The best? Which is free, and is available for both Android and iOS.

SKETCHBOOK

You no longer need any notebook or notepad. With this application, you can register your sketches in just a moment on your mobile device, be it Windows, Android or iOS. You can draw as if you were doing it with your own pencil or brush. Without a doubt, one of the most recommended applications.

SWATCHMATIC

We have talked about images, sketches ... but colour? One of the fundamental applications for Android when it comes to studying or working with colour is SwatchMatic. Thanks to this application you can find the perfect combination for your design.

COMPANION COLOR

In the case of iOS, this is one of the most valued applications for working with colour ranges. You can create different colour palettes from images and designs, save them, share them, and edit them.

The world of mobile and tablet applications is very broad, and as the saying goes, every teacher has his booklet. Each professional has those tools that work best for them and fit their work. These are just some of the most prominent among the experts, what are yours?

Hope this post is useful. I don't rant much this time. I'm Rose, visual adventurer. Till next time, take care. 

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