Figma
Figma helps design and development teams build great products, together.
Used by 39 designers
"Do great work and don't be an asshole"
Posted on 30 Oct, 2025
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In 2007, I started as a brand designer. As the digital space grew, I naturally moved more into web design and have never looked back.
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ChatGPT
Free to use. Easy to try. Just ask and ChatGPT can help with writing, learning, brainstorming, and more.
Used by 17 designers
Notion
Write. Plan. Collaborate. With a little help from AI.
Used by 14 designers
Adobe Illustrator
With powerful new features in Illustrator, you can create graphics that match your style, explore dozens of options, and finish designs faster.
Used by 13 designers
Adobe Photoshop
Create at the speed of imagination.
Used by 11 designers
Adobe Creative Cloud
Anywhere your imagination takes you.
Used by 9 designers
Slack
Share it. Discuss it. Get it done. Side by side with AI agents.
Used by 9 designers
Adobe After Effects
Create stunning motion graphics. Animate a logo or character. Add eye-catching visual effects. With After Effects, you can add amazing motion to any video project.
Used by 8 designers
