Visualist speaks with top designers and creative directors to find out what essential tools they keep in their daily design toolkit.

Name: Shaina Nacion
Profession: CEO and designer
Shaina Nacion is the CEO and lead designer of her own creative studio and productivity consultant for free-spirited creatives. We asked Shaina to share the tricks and tools she keeps in her daily design toolkit...
Notebook:

I typically draw on my iPad but if I had to use a notebook, it would probably be made from dotted paper.
Colour:

Era:
Victorian-type posters and scientific illustrations from the Renaissance.
Designer on speed dial:
Chris Do.
Fonts:

Montserrat—uppercase, with 1px letter spacing.

Ogg, by Sharp Type.

Papyrus.
Organisational approach:
ClickUp is my #bae.
Trusted advisor:
I try to rely on my clients' target audiences for feedback, but my designer friends are great too!
Find out more about Shaina Nacion's services on her website. Or connect with Shaina on Instagram.