Top Free Tools Every Beginner Designer Should Try

Spending Hours on Designs That Should Take Minutes?

Here’s a wild stat: 60% of small business owners say design work eats up way too much of their time. And if you're new to graphic design, you probably know that struggle all too well — staring at a blank screen, trying to make a social post or flyer look just right, only to lose half your day tweaking fonts.

The thing is, there’s a smarter way to get great design without the stress — whether you’re DIY-ing it with free tools or getting support from a skilled virtual assistant or outsourced design team.

Let's Talk: Tools Are Great — But What About Time?

If you’re just getting into design, good news — you don’t need expensive software or years of experience to create something that looks polished. Today, there are tons of amazing free design tools that are beginner-friendly and powerful enough to look pro.

But here's the catch: tools can only take you so far. Time, creativity, and consistency are still part of the equation — and when you're running a business, those are hard to come by.

Here are five of the best free tools that can give your design game an instant upgrade:

1. Canva

An absolute must for beginners. Canva makes creating social posts, business cards, resumes, and more super easy with ready-made templates and drag-and-drop features.

2. Figma

If you’re leaning into UI/UX design, Figma is your new best friend. It’s free, browser-based, and lets you collaborate with others in real time.

3. Photopea

Think Photoshop... but online and free. Great for editing images and even supports PSD files — perfect for quick fixes.

4. Coolors

Stuck on picking colors? Coolors helps you generate beautiful palettes with one click, so your designs always look sharp and on-brand.

5. Google Fonts

Free, open-source fonts you can use for web and print — no licensing headaches, just clean typography that works.

These tools help you do more — but what if you could do all of this without actually doing it yourself?

Here’s Where Outsourcing Comes In

Even with the best tools, there’s still the issue of time. That's where outsourcing and remote staffing can be a total game-changer.

Instead of spending hours designing everything yourself, you can hand off tasks to a trained virtual assistant or offshore team who already knows how to use tools like Canva, Figma, and Photopea. You stay focused on growing your business — they handle the design side.

That’s exactly what The Better BPO helps with.

How The Better BPO Makes Design Work Effortless

At The Better BPO, they connect you with skilled creative professionals who work remotely but feel like part of your team. Whether you need help designing marketing materials, maintaining brand consistency, or updating your website visuals, they’ve got you covered with:

• Creative virtual assistants trained in top tools

• Cost-effective design support that scales as you grow

• 24/7 design coverage to keep projects moving — even while you sleep

• Transparent processes so you’re always in the loop

Their remote staffing solutions make it easy for small businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs to keep content flowing without burning out.

What is remote staffing?

Remote staffing is hiring professionals from offshore locations to support your business — usually through a trusted BPO partner — to save time, cut costs, and boost productivity. From graphic designers to content creators, remote teams help businesses stay agile without the overhead of full-time hires.

Ready to Level Up Your Design Game?

If you're tired of juggling design work on top of everything else, you don’t have to go it alone.

Let The Better BPO match you with the creative support you need — fast, affordable, and reliable.

Say goodbye to late nights fiddling with fonts and hello to polished, professional design — without the stress. Reach out today and see how outsourcing with The Better BPO can help you work smarter (and finally reclaim your time).