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Art Director Survival Essentials
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items Things I swear by as a Senior Art Director who lives in layers of tabs, coffee, and creative chaos. From must-have tools to little desk upgrades, these are the random (but essential) things that keep me inspired, on track, and mostly functioning.
Adobe Creative Cloud is basically my creative toolbox—I use it daily for everything from designing layouts to retouching photos and building out brand concepts.
Adobe Creative Cloud Plans, Pricing, and Membership
My iPad is basically my sidekick—great for sketching out ideas, editing on the go, or pretending I’m organized.
Ipad
My blue light glasses are basically my screen-time survival tool—especially after staring at layouts and moodboards for hours. They help cut the eye strain and make me feel a little more put together during late-night design sprints.
Blue Light Glasses
My MacBook Pro is basically command central for everything I do—designs, mockups, edits, all of it happens here. I
MacBook Pro
My Apple Pencil is the one thing that makes my iPad feel like a sketchbook, notebook, and magic wand all in one.
Apple Pencil
Skillshare is one of my favorite places to pick up new creative skills or get re-inspired when I’m feeling stuck. I’ll throw on a class while working or winding down—it's like productive background noise with the occasional “wait, that’s genius” mome...
Skillshare
Becca Luna feels like the design bestie I didn’t know I needed—part wanderlust-fueled creator, part business queen, and fully here to help you build a web design empire (with zero code required). Her courses and templates walk you from “who even am I...
Becca Luna education
Canva is my go-to when I need to make something look good fast—whether it’s a quick social post, a client mockup, or a last-minute presentation. It’s super intuitive and lets me stay in my creative flow without overthinking every little detail.
Canva
YouTube is where I go to learn, unwind, or fall into the occasional rabbit hole of “how did I end up here?” It’s part inspiration, part education, and part background noise while I work or design.
YouTube
Behance is where I go to get creatively recharged—scrolling through other designers’ work always sparks new ideas or reminds me why I love what I do. It’s like a digital moodboard, portfolio, and inspiration rabbit hole all in one.
Behance
The Nikon D3500 is the camera I reach for when I want better-than-iPhone shots without needing a film degree. It’s easy to use, super lightweight, and makes me feel like I know what I’m doing—even when I’m just winging it.
Nikon D3500 w/ AF-P DX 18-55mm VR
Pinterest is where I go when I need a hit of visual inspo—whether I’m planning a shoot, designing a brand, or just spiraling into coastal interiors at 2am.
Pinterest
This sketchbook is where all my half-baked ideas, random doodles, and sudden sparks of inspiration live. It’s messy, unfiltered, and somehow always ends up being the start of something cool
Sketchbook - For everyone who loves to draw
ChatGPT said: Graphite pencils are my favorite for sketching out rough ideas or zoning out with a doodle—there’s something about the simplicity that just works.
Graphite Pencils
My standing desk makes me feel a little more productive—even if I’m just bouncing between tabs and sipping coffee. It’s great for switching things up when I’ve been hunched over designs too long and need to trick myself into better posture.
Standing Desk
Nespresso pods are my version of a morning shortcut—I pop one in, get my caffeine fix, and feel slightly more functional in under a minute.
Nespresso® Original Line Pods | Starbucks® Coffee at Home
My office chair has definitely seen me through some chaotic deadlines and questionable posture—but it gets me through. It’s comfy enough to keep me grounded, spinny enough to feel like I’m doing something, and lowkey my favorite thinking spot.
Office Chair
iMac is where most of the creative chaos happens—big screen, lots of tabs, and somehow still running like a champ.
iMac
ChatGPT is kind of like my creative sidekick—it helps me brainstorm ideas, write things when I’m stuck, and occasionally talk me through my own chaos. It’s like having a super helpful coworker who never sleeps and doesn’t judge my 3am questions.
Introducing ChatGPT