What tools and software are your go-to for web design, and why?

For web design, I rely on a few key tools that streamline the design process, enhance collaboration, and improve the final product’s quality. Here are my go-to tools and why I prefer them:

1. Figma: Figma is my top choice for UI/UX design because of its cloud-based functionality, which makes collaboration seamless. It’s perfect for creating high-fidelity designs, building interactive prototypes, and sharing work with clients and developers in real time. The built-in commenting feature is great for gathering feedback, and its design system capabilities allow me to maintain consistency across complex projects.
2. Adobe XD: I'm also an expert in Adobe XD, which is excellent for designing responsive layouts and creating prototypes with rich animations. It integrates seamlessly with other Adobe products, which is particularly useful for intricate design elements that require Illustrator or Photoshop. I use Adobe XD when projects need specific Adobe tools or when clients are already working within the Adobe ecosystem.
3. InVision: I rely on InVision for prototyping complex interactions and gathering feedback directly from clients and team members.
4. Photoshop & Illustrator: Essential for custom graphics and image editing. Photoshop handles image adjustments, while Illustrator is perfect for scalable icons and vector assets.

For web design, I rely on a set of essential tools that streamline my workflow:

1. Figma: My primary design tool, perfect for creating web layouts and enabling real-time collaboration.
2. Relume Library: A valuable resource that speeds up the process with pre-made wireframe components, making it easier to design effective layouts.
3. Figma Plugins: Tools like Unsplash for direct access to quality images, Blush for adding illustrations, and Content Reel for placeholders to test layouts.
4. Webflow and Framer: These bring designs to life with responsive layouts, animations, and content management options, resulting in dynamic, professional sites.

This setup lets me efficiently turn ideas into polished, engaging websites.

My go-to tools for web design are:

•    Adobe XD or Figma for wireframing and prototyping because of their intuitive interfaces and collaborations.
•    Photoshop for advanced photo editing and painting.

These tools help simplify the process, increase collaboration, and ensure high quality and efficient processes.

Here is a list of tools that I use on a day-to-day basis: 
 

• Figma for Web Designs 
• Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop for design & images
• Canva for quick designs 
• Webflow & Framer for Web Development
• Zapier & Make for workflows & automation
• ChatGPT & Grok AI for a lot of tasks. (Summaries, post inspiration, research, etc.) 
• Trello for project management
• Fiverr for client acquisition 
• Twitter & LinkedIn for sharing my journey & useful content
• Midjourney for images 

I probably forgot to mention some but all in all, this is mostly it. 

Figma for design - it's specifically made for web design and the client can comment directly on the design

Adobe Illustrator - for vectors
Adobe Photoshop - for images (ex. cropping images)
Lottie - for animations
Spline - for 3D interactive elements
Midjourney - for inspiration and generating some artwork

So, a combination, depending of client requirements.

For web design, my go-to tools and software include Adobe XD and Figma for wireframing and UI/UX design due to their collaborative features and ease of use for creating interactive prototypes. I also use Sketch for its robust design system capabilities. When it comes to image editing and graphics, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are essential for creating detailed visuals and vector graphics. For front-end development, I rely on Visual Studio Code due to its powerful extensions and integrated development environment.

When it comes to web design, I primarily rely on a few key tools that help me create visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive websites:

1. Figma: Figma is my go-to tool for UI/UX design due to its robust features for creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. What sets Figma apart is its cloud-based, real-time collaboration capabilities, allowing seamless teamwork and client feedback. While I’ve used Adobe XD in the past, with Adobe’s acquisition of Figma, it’s clear that Figma is the future of design, making XD an increasingly outdated choice.
2. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator): The Adobe Creative Suite is indispensable in my workflow, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator. Photoshop is perfect for detailed image editing and manipulation, while Illustrator is essential for creating scalable vector graphics. The suite’s comprehensive set of tools allows me to handle everything from complex visual design to branding assets, ensuring a high level of quality and consistency.
3. Webflow: For the actual implementation of designs, Webflow is my preferred platform. It allows me to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually, without heavy reliance on coding. Webflow’s flexibility and power ensure that the final product stays true to the original design while also being highly functional and responsive.
4. Miro: In the initial stages of design, I use Miro for brainstorming, sketching out ideas, and creating early drafts. Miro’s digital whiteboard capabilities make it easy to collaborate with teams and clients, providing a space where ideas can flow freely before refining them into more polished designs in Figma.

Together, these tools form a comprehensive workflow that takes me from initial concepts to finished, functional websites.

Wix Studio is MJC Agency's go-to for web design because it combines ease of use with powerful features. It lets us create stunning, custom websites without needing to dive into complicated code, which speeds up the design process. The platform offers a ton of design flexibility, so we can craft unique, professional-looking sites tailored to each client's needs.

Plus, Wix Studio's built-in tools for SEO, responsive design, and e-commerce make it super convenient to handle all the essentials in one place. It also integrates well with various third-party apps, which helps us add extra functionality and optimize the user experience. Overall, Wix Studio helps us deliver high-quality, effective websites quickly and efficiently, making it our top choice for web design.