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Best Apps for Digital Art & Design
Words Sandra Edmund
As society evolves into an advanced digital revolution, the way that creatives and artists work has also evolved. Individuals have found themselves creating art, not with paint brushes and paper but with using pixels on a tablet or iPad to create astronomical pieces of work and it is only the beginning, says Tech Editor, Sandra Edmund. So we’ve chosen the best apps for digital art, design and content creations (and also featured apps for those who want to get some inspiration as well).
Canva
The graphic design platform that is used creates a variety of content such as social media graphics, presentations, documents and many other creative content. With over 100s of templates to choose from, this app will make your socials and other visual content look phenomenal. Canva is available for free, however there is Canva Pro which unlocks you to have other features such as transparent backgrounds and even more templates.
Available on IOS and Android (Free | Canva Pro from £10.99)
Adobe Spark
Comprising three different apps, adobe spark page, adobe spark post and adobe spark video is the ultimate design app. The free web apps sync to allow users to edit, create and share visual stories from any device. Create bespoke content for social media, your businesses and education.
Available on IOS and Android (Free)
ProCreate
The leading creative app made for iPad is loved by aspiring artists and creative professionals. The app comes with over hundreds of brushes, layer systems and innovative artistic tools to give you everything to create rich paintings, beautiful illustrations, expressive sketches and amazing animations. So download the app and have a personal art studio at the touch of a fingertip (or digital pen).
Available on IOS (From £9.99)
Bazaart
If you need an all in one app that will allow you to edit your photos and create fabulous graphic designs, then Bazaart is your app. The app that allows you to create superb photo collages, professional designs and edit all your beautiful photos. Allow Bazaart to open your creative mind to endless creativity.
Available on IOS and Android (Free | Premium from £7.99 a month)
Adobe Illustrator
All the tools that a beginner or professional graphic designer needs to create top-notch logos, illustrations and graphics. The design toolkit that has icons, gradients and precise vector editing tools. The app is free to download and if you have the Adobe Creative Cloud, you have the opportunity to unlock more features.
Available on IOS and Android (Free | Up to £54 a month)
Behance
If you are creative from an artist to a fashion designer however you are looking for some inspiration, then look no further. Behance is the social media platform that showcases and discovers creative work, where you can get your next inspiration while showcasing your work so you can also inspire someone else. Everyone always has a creative block, so why wouldn’t you want to unblock that by scrolling through some inspirational work from other fellow creatives.
Available on IOS and Android (Free)
Ibis Paint X
The versatile drawing app that has over 2000 materials to give any artist, beginner or professional the artistic freedom to create anything they wish. The app surpasses the functionality of a desktop drawing app making it popular on a global level. Alongside these wonderful features you're also able to record your drawing process which allows for extra content for your socials.
Available on IOS and Android (Free | Premium)