People always ask me, what is my workflow and what tools do I like to use when I create.

I will be honest here, I would love to say that I do all my initial designs and sketches on paper, but I don’t. My mind does not work that way, I go straight into photoshop for my initial ideas, I am very comfortable working with Photoshop, the biggest reason for that, is the ability to move things around quickly, and efficiently, creating layouts and comps that I might not have thought of if I was on paper.

Thats me, I have collaborated with many artists that prefer working with a pen and paper, and they are very good at it, again, thats how their brain works. Plus, it helps to be a good illustrator, something that I am not very strong at.

Now keep in mind, I still use pen and paper for notes, feature lists, initial note taking from a brain storming session etc.

Every designer has their process, and you need to find yours. Its one thing to be inspired by someones work, and another to copy their process hoping you will become as good as them, or have the same success as them etc. It does not work that way. Just take their suggestions, tips, and how to’s and work them into your workflow, that is what I do!

This is not the only way to work, this is one way, I know people that do all their initial web designs in ImageReady, I don’t. Whatever works for you is what you need to use. If you are just starting out, and not sure what your process is or should be, then you need to experiment with new processes, and new tools, until you find the right one for you!

For my coding, and styling needs I use Dreamweaver.

Good Luck!