Five gadgets that possess both form and function
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Wacom Cintiq
Designers are notoriously picky when it comes to choosing their tools of the trade, with each gadget needing to fulfill both functional and aesthetic appeal. Whether it is for design or for inspiration, gadgets are a must-have for any designer.
Here are our top five picks for a design enthusiast's gadget wishlist.
Here are our top five picks for a design enthusiast's gadget wishlist.
1. Wacom Cintiq 12WX
We kick off the wishlist with a gadget that most designers deem a must-have -- a multi-touch drawing tablet. When it comes to drawing tablets, we cannot neglect tablet giant Wacom, especially with their Cintiq line.
The Wacom Cintiq 12WX combines all of a designer's tablet needs in one gadget. A vibrant 12-inch display allows designers to work directly on the designs, taking advantage of natural hand-eye coordination and providing the feel of working on natural media. The 12WX also comes with a range of programmable quick keys, allowing designers to increase their efficiency while having full control over their workflow.
With both functionality and aesthetics down pat, the Cintiq 12WX will definitely find a place in any designer's wishlist.
The Wacom Cintiq 12WX combines all of a designer's tablet needs in one gadget. A vibrant 12-inch display allows designers to work directly on the designs, taking advantage of natural hand-eye coordination and providing the feel of working on natural media. The 12WX also comes with a range of programmable quick keys, allowing designers to increase their efficiency while having full control over their workflow.
With both functionality and aesthetics down pat, the Cintiq 12WX will definitely find a place in any designer's wishlist.
Price: USD999
2. Wacom Inkling
Any designer would tell you that sketches play a big role in creating amazing designs. Hence, any designer would kill to be able to sketch and have their designs digitally stored at the same time.
By simply attaching the scanner clip on any piece of paper, designers will be able to have their sketches instantly digitized, ready for transfer onto Photoshop, Illustrator or any image editing software.Simple and incredibly functional, the Wacom Inkling is a sure-win candidate for a place in any designer's wishlist.
By simply attaching the scanner clip on any piece of paper, designers will be able to have their sketches instantly digitized, ready for transfer onto Photoshop, Illustrator or any image editing software.Simple and incredibly functional, the Wacom Inkling is a sure-win candidate for a place in any designer's wishlist.
Price: USD200
3. The Iphone SLR Mount
As most of us already know, the conventional iPhone already takes amazing quality pictures for a mobile phone. But what if you could transform it into a multi-function digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera? With inspirations constantly coming out of the blue, it is best to have a handy accessory that a a designer can use to capture images in high resolution.
The case-adapter allows users to mount any conventional Canon EOS or Nikon SLR lenses onto the iPhone, giving it a powerful depth of field and manual focus. Now, designers need no longer worry about taking iPhone photos with low resolution and enjoy high quality pictures to aid in their creative process.
The case-adapter allows users to mount any conventional Canon EOS or Nikon SLR lenses onto the iPhone, giving it a powerful depth of field and manual focus. Now, designers need no longer worry about taking iPhone photos with low resolution and enjoy high quality pictures to aid in their creative process.
Price: USD199
Check out the remaining two gadgets in our designer's wishlist on the next page.
4. Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D
For professional graphic designers, it's needless to say that precise image clarity is of utmost importance. Hence, it's only natural for designers to demand a computer display capable of high resolution graphics and vibrant color range, like the Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D.
Armed with a 27-inch monitor, the Samsung SyncMaster is tailor-made for the professional graphic designer, with its high, full-HD 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. The SyncMaster's vast colour range also allows its user to enjoy a visual display that is both vibrant and eco-friendly, thanks to Samsung's patented energy efficient technology. With its combination of power and performance encased within a sleek black exterior, the Samsung SyncMaster is a must have in any designer's wishlist.
Armed with a 27-inch monitor, the Samsung SyncMaster is tailor-made for the professional graphic designer, with its high, full-HD 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. The SyncMaster's vast colour range also allows its user to enjoy a visual display that is both vibrant and eco-friendly, thanks to Samsung's patented energy efficient technology. With its combination of power and performance encased within a sleek black exterior, the Samsung SyncMaster is a must have in any designer's wishlist.
Price: USD899
5. QlockTwo Touch by Biegert & Funk
Clocks are not exactly what comes to mind when you think of designing. However, deadlines are a main stay in any designer's daily life, so what better way to lessen the pressure of a ticking clock than to make the clock watching experience an aesthetically pleasing one?
The QlockTwo Touch by Biegert & Funk is one clock that most designers would be happy to look at frequently. The QlockTwo Touch utilizes a unique time telling display only found on QlockTwo pieces, where a matrix of characters form written words to tell the time. The QlockTwo Touch is a personal favorite on this list for its innovative design and sleek look.
The QlockTwo Touch by Biegert & Funk is one clock that most designers would be happy to look at frequently. The QlockTwo Touch utilizes a unique time telling display only found on QlockTwo pieces, where a matrix of characters form written words to tell the time. The QlockTwo Touch is a personal favorite on this list for its innovative design and sleek look.
Price: USD599
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