Geeks love tools and gadgets. But when you make a living in IT, having the right tools and gadgets is more than a whim because they help you do your job in a better way. There are literally millions of useful tools and gadgets for a designer and even if we wanted, we wouldn’t be able to describe them all.

This short list of 10 cool designer tools and gadgets has been compiled with usefulness in mind. This means that all the stuff on the list will make your job as a designer easier – at least a bit. Additionally, all the tools and gadgets in this list are free.