What do you use?

[Martee]

Note, I don't mean software

By what do you use, I mean what apparatus do you use when you're designing? Do you prefer to use the simple and cheap mous or have you sprung for a graphics tablet/pen?

Myself, I currently just use my mouse (No other option ) but I am looking at getting a graphics tablet for my graphics course so I can hopefully improve my work from then on.

 

[Sylar]

If it's something more complicated than a banner, or a small gradient, I use my mouse, but otherwise I pop out my tablet and go to work

 

[Martee]

If it's something more complicated than a banner, or a small gradient, I use my mouse, but otherwise I pop out my tablet and go to work

Are tablets actually good? Been wondering obviously.

 

[Sylar]

Are tablets actually good? Been wondering obviously.

Well, I'm sure the newer ones are a lot better as they provide a lot bigger surface for actual usage, however the one I have is really old and the actual space for drawing etc. is sorta small. Besides that though, it's pretty good for intricate design and drawing and whatnot

 

[Martee]

Well, I'm sure the newer ones are a lot better as they provide a lot bigger surface for actual usage, however the one I have is really old and the actual space for drawing etc. is sorta small. Besides that though, it's pretty good for intricate design and drawing and whatnot

Well, that makes me happy to hear. I'll be sure to get onee then. I'll get a decent one to annoy you and post pictures on your profile every day.

 

[Sylar]

You know what would be cool? A nifty script where you could graffiti all over my profile Then we could have a tablet war! :3

 

[YanOri]

Mouse, I'm not really good at it, but when I'm editing something, I just use my mouse.

 

[JohnBroderick]

I am using tablet pen for designing..
It is the best and convenient to use for designing..

 

[Marc]

Well, both PhotoShop and GIMP provides sufficient tools to users for designing excellent banners and logos (etc etc..). Therefore I don't see myself using any sort of pens etc to have the artwork printed out on the computer. Although it should be possible (maybe with Illustrator / never done it before) to accomplish such a thing without the use of physical tools (besides the mouse),

 

[dojo]

My guy got me a nice graphic tablet (a Wacom) 7 years ago, since he thought it would be a good gift for me. It was, but I still like using my mouse better, even if I have less control than I'd have with the pen on the tablet. Anyway, as long as I can correct my tracing, it's fine.

 

[JohnBroderick]

I am using tablet pen for designing..
It is the best and convenient to use for designing..

 

[razelia]

Believe it or not, I've been in graphic design for a year now and all I've been using is my mouse. I draw stuff on my sketch book first, scan it, then just use the mouse (line/curve tools) for outlining and stuff. It's actually the easier way for me, because I can't afford a tablet yet. I mean, if I'll be getting a drawing tablet, I'd prefer the best one - but as we know, the best ones are the most expensive ones.

 

[Southern Comfort]

Used a tablet once, didn't care for it. I know it sounds like it would be a good investment but I'll just stick with my mouse. I can still do fairly precise things with it and I just don't see why I should invest in a tablet I might end up not using at all! I also occasionally used my laptop track pad if my mouse isn't with me, no battery, whatever.

 

[Gytix]

I will be getting a tablet, it's really handy for sketching etc and then just finishing it up on photosop[ with a mouse.
Can't wait to get one, then hopefully I'll start designing my own stuff again.

 

[Rhys]

I currently just use a mouse. I've only just stared doing graphics properly though... (I didn't make my sig btw)

 

[xpl0iter]

I will be getting a tablet, it's really handy for sketching etc and then just finishing it up on photosop[ with a mouse.
Can't wait to get one, then hopefully I'll start designing my own stuff again.

A tab with a stylus?

 

[Gytix]

A tab with a stylus?

Yeah, so it's basically just like drawing on paper, then add colours, brushes and other effects into it.

 

[Martee]

Yeah, so it's basically just like drawing on paper, then add colours, brushes and other effects into it.

Can't wait until I get mine. ;3

 

[Beverly]

For me, nothing works but the mouse. But for the most part, i outsource my graphics needs to an actual designer and focus on layout of the template/theme and where elements should be placed as well as color coordination. Still the mouse is very useful for web design.

 

[lowrider.STi]

I'm oldschool...I use the mouse and my touchpad if I work from my laptop.