Either there’s not enough space on the computer, not a large enough processor, or not enough RAM to run these larger programs.

I find that many people try to use their older computers to run the graphic design software and problems sometimes arise. Kind of a given but I felt the need to elaborate on this one. In order of most important to least important: 1) A computer that will handle graphic design programs.

I tried to include the cost for each so you know what to start budgeting for which is always a bonus! Many of you have asked what exactly is needed and would like to know what equipment I use which is also in this list. The graphics tablet, the iPad and everything else came later for me after I was comfortable designing and using AI and decided to advance the quality of my designs. This is also what I recommend to my beginner students. In fact, this is what I started out using in the beginning. The main two things you need to start designing is a computer and also a graphic design software that has the ability to work with vectors. You may taken comfort in knowing I will NEVER recommend a product I don't use, haven't tried and don't personally believe in.** I will say, for any products I am an affiliate through its because I currently use them and believe in them as an SVG designer. I just want to be completely honest in this. **Affiliate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links where I receive a commission if any of you purchase using the link. I have found this list below to be the top tools, equipment and software used by SVG designers. It’s hard to know when first starting out designing cut files which tools, softwares and equipment is really needed.

Inkscape drawing tablet