I remember the first job I had in my life, I used to do the job of Social Media Manager in a digital agency. Of course I had some ideas about what I should do and what things I should have worked harder on, but I had no idea where to start.
What tools should I use, what tools do I need? So I started searching the internet for lists of the best tools that could make my life easier, that could help me better understand the world I had just entered and that's how I came across tools like Hootsuite or another that also helped me a lot, called Buzzsumo and today I'm still using both.
But, how to get more out of these tools?
I think it doesn't matter what job you have as you may need some help on the tools that are provided online.
It goes without saying that there are great tools that are paid or free to use, some that we will use for a week and some that we will use for a lifetime. And that's why I decided to look for some tools that might come in handy early on on your graphic design journey.
As a good seo manager, it is a known fact that I can do much more than just content, such as graphic designer job. Therefore, I am something of a beginner too and the following tools that I am going to introduce you to are some of the best that you will be able to find and that helped me to shape the ideas that were inside my head.
Because everyone needs a little inspiration, let's start this list with some tools that can power your imagination and help you get started on your projects.
List of tools you will need at the beginning
Awards
When it comes to design inspiration, there is no better place to find different and amazing images than Awards.
In Awwwards you will only find the best of the best, being a meeting point, where digital design professionals and through inspiration, knowledge and experience will be imparted, in order to connect and share constructive and respectful criticism.
Nice
This page works as a great design search engine, a collection of great inspiration sources from Behance, Dribbble and Designspiration.
Here you can create your own creativity center by updating your mood chart. Simple, beautiful and inspiring!
moqups
If you are looking for a simple application that helps you create mockups and wireframes and at the same time collaborate with your team or clients in real time, this is your tool. Moqups is ideal if you need to customize images, templates, or icons.