Every year, new products come out that can help you succeed as a graphic designer. From new laptops, graphic tablets, programs… it makes you think, what do I really need to have to be successful as a graphic designer?

Despite all of these new products that come out each year, you don’t necessarily need to buy them. Especially, if they are outside of your budget. Look no further! Here is a list of 5 essential tools that you will need as a graphic designer.

1. A good quality desktop or laptop

Depending on your needs, you will definitely need a good quality laptop or desktop (some people get both). The computer need to be able to handle the workload you will be doing. If you are working more with animation and video editing, having a laptop or desktop that has a lot of memory/ram is beneficial. You also have to look at the requirements that the programs you will be using needs. Don’t forget hard disk space to store your working and final files. …