Recently, I had an interesting discussion with my co-worker about whether to use plain, old-fashioned paper or the computer for certain tasks that come along in a creative process. While 99% of finishing is done by using a computer, it’s the early stages that I am interested in. I’d say 100%, but on second glance, you never know ;)

It’s your decision

Basically, it’s up to the designer. I know a lot of professionals using their beloved computer for just about anything. They brainstorm, outline, and storyboard from scratch in front of the screen, and do every single artwork in Photoshop or Illustrator. Of course, a drawing board comes in handy for this kind of approach. On the opposite, I’ve noticed that some designers prefer to use a writing pad or just loose sheets of paper for this kind of work.

A (slightly altered…) collage of some of my paperwork

I’ve carried together my personal view of the pros and cons on this subject. Read on…