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Best and essential tools for content designers
SONIA VITIELLO| the 10th of May 2022
Many amazing tools are now available for creating content.
​The choice is hard. The reasons are various: the fees that we need to pay, the usability of the product, and the number of features we need.
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In this article, I summarise what are the best and essential tools for content designers, after my personal experience and some Google research.​
You can't say no to Figma
Figma is one of the best collaborative and creative environments you need​
Figma is an online platform that helps designers and not, to create dynamic prototypes and mockups.
Gives you the chance to test the usability of the mockups and synchronize all the progress.
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Why did I say "not designers"?
Well, Figma is easy to use and everyone can adapt to it, non-designers included.
​The power of Figma is the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.
During the lockdown, remote work took place. Figma gives us access to that kind of collaborative environment we need.
With Figma, the whole team can take part in a project created on the platform.
Do you need an old illustration to create a new campaign? no problem! go to the Figma Library and you will have everything you need.
When I say collaborative, I mean it! More people can have access to the same project at the same time and leave comments just right on the element we need to modify or keep.
It helps you plan and brainstorm: Figjam​
With Figma, comes Figjam, the option that will help you brainstorm your idea and discuss it with the team.
​Figjam thanks to the creative toolbar gives you the opportunity to plan your presentation.
The number of sticky notes, markers, stickers, and more will help you make decisions on a project, and why not? you can also have fun.
​You can customize the design based on your needs and tastes.
The sticky notes can change color and shape in case you need more space for your ideas.
Let's talk about costs!
Figma is free for individual user versions.
Doesn't that sound brilliant? In this way, a new user can check it out and practice it before having access to the paid version.
This is great, considering that more and more companies are using Figma, and knowledge of it is a must.
​As you can imagine, to have access to more workspace and more features, there is a cost.
Based on the work you need to perform, the price can vary from 12$ to 45$
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The bigger the team and the more features you need, the higher the price.
Still a worthy investment considering the amazing job you can create with it.
Good content needs great photography
Ladies and Gents, Photoshop!
Photoshop is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software, and its life-changing.
Photoshop is an essential tool for touching up photos and creating high-quality graphics.
​Do you need to add a picture or nice photography to your article or social media post? Do you need to remove the background and focus on the detail of the picture? Photoshop is definitely the help you are looking for!
​Photoshop may seem complicated.
With all the tools included in the software, is easy to give up, but don't panic! Amazing results are waiting for you!
​Here the costs are a bit higher, but that will guarantee 5 star photography from now on.
Now you have an idea of the essential tools to use for your design, do you take it or leave it?
​Feel free to let me know and get your creativity going!
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