Beginner Tools (Start Here)
- Canva Pro: All-in-one design ($12/month)
- Figma: UI/Ux design (Free)
- GIMP: Photo editing (Free)
- Unsplash/Pexels: Stock photos (Free)Professional Tools (Upgrade Path)
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Industry standard ($52/month)
- Affinity Suite: One-time purchase ($170)
- Sketch: Mac UI design ($99/year)
- Procreate: iPad illustration ($10)