10 Must-Have Graphic Design Tools to Achieve Creative Potential in 2020
Tools make it easier for us to create the things we need, like, and want to promote. These are essentials that people of different professions need to keep always in handy. For example, a doctor needs the right medical equipment to provide a patient with the necessary help. An engineer needs the right set of materials to construct or repair machines. Similarly, a graphic designer needs to be equipped with supplies and tools to create compelling visual designs.
Ready-made PowerPoint templates, UI elements, fonts, social media promo banners, photo editing tools, animation effects, and a whole lot of other tools help a graphic designer be more productive and competitive in the modern-day age. To reach success, a graphic designer needs to master many skills and become proficient in a wide array of applications to make it easier and faster to create impressive designs.
There are many tools to choose from. Below you can find our hand-picked collection of 10 must-have tools that every graphic designer will appreciate including in the toolbox in 2020.
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Entorum – Business with flexible infographics PowerPoint Template
Entorum is a fully customizable PowerPoint template suited for a number of business purposes. With its help, you can create remarkable and professionally structured slides that represent your business growth, represent your goals, reveal your achievements, and more. The template includes an impressive set of ready-made slides featuring charts and diagrams that let you visualize your data in an easy-to-follow style. There are 5+ stunning visual content slides that let you display highlighted pictures in high resolution on all screens.
Main features:
- Detailed presentations of business services;
- Startup business plan presentations;
- Business pitch presentation;
- Timelines and progress charts;
- Slides aimed at storytelling.
Galery Business PowerPoint Template
Here is one more great example of business PowerPoint templates in our collection of graphic design tools. It features a clean and elegant style that adds a refined look to the slides of your startup, small or large-scale business, and corporate project presentation. The slides are fully layered and offer impressive customization possibilities. There is a wide choice of ready-made slides that are fully animated and support all types of content that you wish to highlight on your slides.
Main features:
- 50 Unique Creative Slides;
- Fully Animated;
- Smart and Innovative Presentation Slides;
- Modern layouts Based on Master Slides;
- Used and recommended free web fonts;
- Vector Shape 100% Fully Editable.
60+ Presentation , Powerpoint , Keynote, Google Slides Bundle
The bundle offers an impressive collection of templates compatible with all the leading presentation software. The pack includes slides that are compatible with Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote. There are 60+ slides of different styles and suited for multiple purposes featured in the bundle. All elements are fully editable and can be modified according to your specific needs. There are 29 PowerPoint slides, 29 KeyNote pieces, and 3 items for Google Slides.
Main features:
- Full business/infographic/Modern/Minimal slides;
- 5000+ Vector Icons free;
- Unlimited Themes Color;
- 100% Vector Objects & Icons;
- Free Fonts and Icons.
Xmas 2019 Business Graphics Bundle
No web design can go without graphics. The next bundle on this list includes 6 professional and full-layered templates suited for business purposes. The templates are ready to be used for both print and digital media projects. The bundle saves you a lot of time when you need to create a business or financial project. The pack will come in handy to you at building beautiful landing pages, preparing smashing presentations or interactive PowerPoint slides, as well as for designing amazing business identity elements like brochures.
This bundle contains 6 items:
- Business Consulting Tri-fold Brochure Corporate Identity Template;
- Business Stationery Corporate Identity Template;
- Minimal Presentation – PowerPoint Template;
- Corporate Certificate Template;
- Multipurpose – Ad Animated Banner;
- Financial Advisor Landing Page Template.
ANIMATED Instagram Posts & Bold Social Media
Social media promotion is an indispensable part of any marketing campaign. Designing social media posts will take less time when you have a set of ready-made social media templates. With the help of this template, you can create eye-catching animated banners for your Instagram. Use it to make engaging video posts in a matter of minutes by yourself. A detailed helping PDF file is attached.
Main features:
- 12 Photoshop files (CS6 or higher is required);
- 12 video files for reference;
- Only free fonts used, also free for commercial use (links included);
- All files are well organized & layered;
- Smart objects for easy image editing.
30 PSD Web Banners (AdWords) Bundle
Next comes a collection of fully editable banners suited for your Google Adwords campaigns. All files that are included in the pack are made in regards to the latest Google Adwords requirements. They look bold and catching. You may feel free to add your custom CTAs and texts to the banners. The files are intended to be used in the header of your site, sidebars, inside your posts, and other areas of your website.
Main features:
- 3 sets of professionally designed banners;
- Each set includes 10 PSD files in top sizes for Google AdWords: 160x600px, 300x250px, 300x600px, 320x100px, 336x280px, 468x60px, 728x90px, 970x250px, 600x314px, 300x300px;
- The banners meet Google requirements;
- The PSD files are well organized, so it is easy to customize the content;
- Free fonts are used.
Business Card Product Mockup
Business cards are needed for people in different professions. So, such offers are in big demand among graphic designers. Using this mockup, you can create unique and professional business cards matching the needs of your clients. The mockup is easy to use and fully layered. It’s ready to go out-of-the-box.
Main features:
- 1 PSD file with a smart object layer for easy design change;
- 6000 x 4000 px . 300 dpi ;
- RGB color mode.
Hickson’s Script + Bonus Font
If you want to add a vintage look to your project, download Hickson’s script to your collection. This is a classic calligraphic typeface, with an authentic look and two variations with clean and aged textured characters. The font has a lot of OpenType features, including ligatures, swashes & stylistic alternates. Additionally, you get 6 photos of old wooden painted textures.
Main features:
- Aged font version in OTF & TTF formats;
- Clean font in OTF & TTF formats;
- 6 JPG textures (~5000x3000px).
Business Banner Social Media
The business banner template is intended to be used for Instagram campaigns. It features a simple classic style. The template contains 2 fully editable PSD files. The download package contains 300 DPI, Ready to Use, RGB, Layered PSD files. It will work well for marketing and business promotion purposes. All elements of the templates are editable and fully customizable.
Main features:
- 2 Psd File;
- Rgb Color;
- 300 Dpi Resolution;
- Working File Photoshop Cs6;
- Help & Information File Included.
Multicolored Inks – Volume 1 Illustration
Here comes the last but not the least useful design item that should be added to your toolbox. This is a multi-colored ink set featuring a combination of stunning ink textures. This pack comes with 15 original alcohol ink textures. The multicolored inks are a great fit for backgrounds and adding personality to your designs.
Main features:
- 15 original alcohol ink textures;
- Each file is 9×12 inches (300 dpi);
- Uses a unique mixture of colors.
Final words
Graphic design is a challenging field that requires practitioners to keep their skills sharp and their knowledge of graphic design techniques always updated. Whether you are taking your first steps in this field or you have been working as a graphic designer for some time, the graphic design tools that are listed in this showcase will help you achieve your creative potential.
