The first Adobe program I added to my toolbox was Photoshop, when I started to optimize images for the web at the turn of the millennium. But over time, my use of the application expanded to include graphic design. I use Photoshop on a daily basis, also to create sketches and simple vector graphics.

Depending on what projects I’m working on, I often use Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator. In recent years, I’ve added video editing with Premier Pro, and will include Premiere Rush for editing video “on the fly”. For a more efficient production and distribution of content to social media, I recently started using Adobe Express.

Another useful tool in my toolbox is LinkedIn Learning. To update and further develop myself as a content designer and content creator, I use this learning platform with more than 21,000 courses and videos in software, creative and business skills.

In the near future, I am considering adding the open source program OBS Studio as a permanent part of the toolbox. To be able to create video courses and webinars – even with a small budget.

Cloud storage and file sharing with Dropbox have been part of my toolbox for many years. But I may also share documents via iCloud and OneDrive, and Google’s free alternatives if needed.