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Q&A: Could you give us a list of graphic design equipment and supplies that would be the minimum required for starting out? (UPDATED)
You'll want a computer that has the most hard drive space and RAM as you can afford; minimum 40GB hard drive and 512MB of RAM. If you will be doing intensive graphics work, you'll need at least double that. A 15" monitor will do, but you will quickly want at least a 17" one. You will also need: - blank CDs - fax machine or fax software; not all of your clients will be high tech and will prefer proofs via fax - 600dpi laser postscript printer - medium grade inkjet printer; upgrade to a better one later - medium grade scanner; upgrade to a better one later - backup drive - a portfolio case - light box; the portable size is fine for starters - dedicated phone line - dedicated answering machine or voicemail - clear ruler - paper cutter - a simple calculator - office supplies |
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Following are links to some of the equipment mentioned above. (Lightbox and portfolio cases are on our art supplies page. More graphic design Q&As are on our "starting out in graphic design" page.)
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Manufacturers are constantly introducing new equipment. To make sure that we are listing the latest graphic design equipment available, we list top equipment in categories for you to explore.
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HP Pavilion Elite Sony VAIO Apple iMac 20" |
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Apple MacBook15.4" Toshiba Satellite15.4" Apple MacBook13.3" |
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Digital Cameras | Panasonic Lumix Nikon SLR Canon PowerShot |
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Canon PIXMA Pro HP Deskjet Epson Stylus |
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Wacom 21.3" Tablet Wacom 6X8 Tablet Wacom 9X12 Tablet |
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Canon CanoScan Epson Perfection |
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| adobe software | other graphic design software | more equipment at amazon | |||||||||
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