The best graphic design software in 2024

The best graphic design software makes life easier by automating dull, routine tasks (often with the help of AI) and giving us more scope to be creative. They include expensive, industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, but increasingly newer and cheaper software are giving these packages a run for their money, so we've considered these, too, in compiling our list.

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Joseph Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news and features, updates buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment for creatives, from monitors to accessories and office supplies. A writer and translator, he also works as a project manager at London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives, where he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing photography, video content, graphic design and collaterals for the hospitality sector. He enjoys photography, particularly nature photography, wellness and he dances Argentine tango.

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