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My Graphic Design Must-Haves
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items As a senior studying graphic design and working a part-time marketing job, I spend ALL DAY at my desk. These are the exact things I've invested in (or dream of investing in) that boost my productivity and make my workspace feel customized to me. Perf...
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Ergonomics & Health
Productivity & Workflow
Software & Education
Aesthetic Upgrades
Ergonomics & Health
This is the gold standard for professionals! Silent clicks for late-night work, a horizontal scroll wheel perfect for scrubbing timelines or navigating large artboards, and phenomenal tracking on any surface.
Logitech MX Master 3S
If you get wrist pain (like I do!), this vertical-grip mouse puts your hand in a more natural “handshake” position. Great alternative to the MX Mouse.
LIFT Vertical Mouse
Can you tell I'm a Logitech girly? This keyboard is essential for long work sessions - it'll save your wrists! The wave shape helps keep your hands relaxed, plus the quiet keys help to avoid disturbing others.
Logitech Wave Keys
This one is a bit of an investment, but totally worth it! Grovemade makes a ton of different desk mats: materials from leather to wool, and plenty of colors to curate your perfect setup. 100% a worthwhile investment to keep your setup looking clean!
Grovemade Desk Pad
Productivity & Workflow
If you're working on client-facing branding or print projects, color accuracy is non-negotiable! This 4K monitor is factory-calibrated so it comes out of the box color accurate. The frameless design is also perfect for future seamless monitor additio...
ViewSonic ColorPro VP3268A
Stop waiting for huge files to copy! This SSD works FAST to get you near-instant saving of large Photoshop files, quick video rendering, and lightning-fast software launches. It's the ultimate storage solution!
SanDisk External SSD
Every design student dreams of graduating to a screen tablet. The 22" size gives you a massive canvas for illustration, hand-lettering, and photo retouching. This is more of a splurge, but 100% worth it to elevate your workflow.
Wacom - Cintiq Drawing Tablet
Software & Education
The industry standard. For a new professional, buying the annual subscription is like buying stock in your future career.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Aesthetic Upgrades
Use these smart bulbs to instantly switch between studio light for work, and mood lighting for relaxing. Easily controlled via phone or voice assistant!
Philips Hue Essential A19
A great designer always needs their emotional support drink! This mug uses double-wall insulation to keep your coffee piping hot or your water ice-cold through long work sessions.
Stanley Insulated Mug
This IKEA cable management tray is perfect for keeping long cords out of the way. It's the perfect size for holding a surge protector or just any unused cords. And it's an easy investment at under $10!
Cable management tray