What’s your design arsenal?

I’ve always believed that ‘a designer’s tools are only as good as the designer using them,’ and it’s something I’ve kept in mind over the years. As my own workflow has evolved, so has my setup. Five years ago, if someone had told me I’d be running Windows instead of a Mac, I’d have laughed them off. Back then, it felt like Macs were the default choice for design, the ‘right’ tool to have. But here I am now, my Mac practically gathers dust while I’m rocking a Windows setup that fits my needs better.

It really got me thinking, how much has everyone else’s setup changed? Whether it’s hardware, software, or a particular setup you swear by, I’m curious to hear about it. What tools or systems have you adopted or left behind over the years, and why? What’s your current setup look like, and how has it changed to fit the way you work?

I’ve always believed that ‘a designer’s tools are only as good as the designer using them,’ and it’s something I’ve kept in mind over the years. As my own workflow has evolved, so has my setup. Five years ago, if someone had told me I’d be running Windows instead of a Mac, I’d have laughed them off. Back then, it felt like Macs were the default choice for design, the ‘right’ tool to have. But here I am now, my Mac practically gathers dust while I’m rocking a Windows setup that fits my needs better.

It really got me thinking, how much has everyone else’s setup changed? Whether it’s hardware, software, or a particular setup you swear by, I’m curious to hear about it. What tools or systems have you adopted or left behind over the years, and why? What’s your current setup look like, and how has it changed to fit the way you work?