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What tools should I master as a beginner to become a high-level graphic designer?
Hi everyone, I’m a beginner graphic designer currently using Canva, Photopea, and CapCut. I mostly create social media ads and marketing visuals.
I want to improve and eventually work with higher-paying clients, so I’m trying to figure out which tools I should focus on long-term.
I also reached out to Adobe and was offered a discounted Creative Cloud plan for around $19/month, so I’m considering switching.
I’m confident in my ability to learn and adapt quickly, but I want to make sure I’m focusing on the right tools.
My questions:
- Which tools are essential to master vs just nice to have?
- Are tools like Canva/Photopea still acceptable at higher levels, or should I fully switch to Adobe?
- What tool helped you improve the most when you were starting out?
Would really appreciate your advice 🙏
u/East-Cartoonist-3347 — 15 hours ago