Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
discover Discover

15 Easy Design Tools for Beginners: Create Like a Pro (No Experience Needed!)
Purple Star emoji 15 items
By
Gina Capone profile picture
Gina Capone
Just getting into design? This list features the top beginner-friendly design tools that are actually fun and easy to use. Whether you're making social media posts, Cricut projects, YouTube graphics, or printable art—these tools are made for newbies....
 
Gina Capone profile picture
My top recommendation—perfect for logos, flyers, YouTube thumbnails, Instagram posts, and more. No design skills needed.
Canva Free
placeholderplaceholder
2
 
Gina Capone profile picture
A simpler version of Photoshop with built-in AI tools, templates, and animation features. Great for quick, polished designs.
The quick and easy app to create on-brand content | Adobe Express
placeholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
A free, browser-based photo editor with easy tools for cropping, filters, and layering. No sign-up needed.
Pixlr
placeholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
Like Canva, but with cooler animated graphics. Great for social media and ads.
VistaCreate
placeholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
Best for beginners who want to draw, illustrate, or make custom designs like stickers, logos, and digital art.
Procreate: The most powerful and intuitive digital illustration app available for iPad.
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
Easy-to-use for branding, social graphics, or mockups. It’s drag-and-drop, and you can collaborate in real-time.
Figma
placeholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
One-click background remover—perfect for mockups, profile pics, and product photos.
Remove Background from Image for Free – remove.bg
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
2
 
Gina Capone profile picture
If you’re a Cricut crafter, this is your main design hub for cutting vinyl, making labels, shirts, and more.
Cricut Design Space
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
Make t-shirt designs, logos, signs, and retro-style graphics fast. No Illustrator knowledge required.
Kittl
placeholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
A free vector tool for logos, icons, or custom designs. Easier than Adobe Illustrator for newbies.
Gravit Designer
placeholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
Quick design tool built for marketers and bloggers. Fast graphics, quote images, and banners.
Snappa
placeholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
A free online alternative to Photoshop—great if you’re ready for the next step but not ready to pay.
Photopea
placeholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
Create t-shirt and mug mockups, YouTube intros, and device previews—no software required.
Placeit
placeholderplaceholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
An all-in-one photo editor with graphic design and collage tools. Friendly interface for beginners.
BeFunky
placeholder
 
Gina Capone profile picture
A design resource hub with fonts, SVGs, clip art, and templates you can use in Canva or Cricut projects.
Creative Fabrica
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder