I’ve always enjoyed seeing what other designers and developers use day-to-day, so this is my take on a /uses page.
This is the kit I use for most of my work — a mix of design, front-end development, and everything in between. I’ve worked across a range of environments over the years, so while these are my preferred tools, I’m comfortable adapting when needed.
Editor & Terminal
- Sublime Text 4 — still my editor of choice. Fast, minimal, and stays out of the way. I use the ayu theme with the inconsolata-dz font, plus a handful of custom tweaks.
- iTerm 2 — clean, reliable, and does exactly what I need.
- Fish shell + Oh My Fish — small quality-of-life improvements that make working in the terminal much nicer day-to-day.
Design & Development
- Figma — my primary design tool. Great for prototyping, collaboration, and keeping everything in one place.
- Sketch — still use it occasionally, mainly when working in teams that are already set up around it.
- Affinity Photo — quick image editing without the overhead of heavier tools.
Browsers
- Firefox — my main browser. The dev tools are excellent, especially for layout and CSS work.
- Chromium, Safari, Brave — used for testing across environments and catching inconsistencies early.
Workflow & Utilities
- Simplenote — simple, fast, and syncs everywhere. Perfect for notes, ideas, and quick writing.
- Cyberduck — still needed for some client work. Straightforward and dependable.
- OBS - for recording screencasts and creating training material for clients.
Desk Setup
- 2018 15" MacBook Pro (32GB RAM, 2.9 GHz 6-Core i9) - Still holding up well for both design and front-end work.
- ZSA Moonlander keyboard - Took time to get used to, but now I wouldn’t go back.
- Logitech MX Master 2S - Expensive for a mouse, but genuinely worth it for everyday comfort and productivity.
- AOC 27" Monitor - Simple, reliable, and gets the job done.
- IKEA Trotten sit/stand desk - I went for the manual version and regret not going electric — but I now work standing full-time, so it’s become a non-issue.
Audio & Video
- Samsung Galaxy S25 — my daily driver.
- Blue Yeti microphone — used for calls, recordings, and general audio.
- Logitech C920 webcam — reliable and widely supported.
- Desk-mounted mic arm — nothing fancy, but does the job.
Misc
- Perixx large desk mat
- Desk lamp
- And plenty of notepads, pens, and quick sketches — some things don’t need an app.
I’ll keep this page updated as my setup evolves.
If you’re into this kind of thing, check out uses.tech — it’s a great collection of /uses pages from across the industry.