There are so many different types of creative professionals–graphics designers, video editors, animation professionals, UI/UX designers, interior designers, art directors, advertising and promotions managers, just to name a few. Each creative professional has their own unique set of requirements from a PC because each works on a different set of applications. A professional working on projects in Adobe Illustrator will have different computing needs as compared to another professional working with complex 3D modelling software.

PCs for Art directors and Graphics Designers

An art director can have different roles in different organisations. Broadly, they manage a team of designers working on a creative project. The team would work on software like Adobe Illustrator and would therefore require a powerful laptop equipped with multi-core processor with 64-bit support and SSE 4.2 or later. In terms of memory, 16 GB RAM is recommended, and to do graphics rendering breezily, it must have a dedicated 4 GB GPU that supports OpenGL version 4.0 or greater. Designers also need a bigger screen with at least 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Designers work on multiple projects and large files. That’s why they need plenty of storage space. 1 TB is minimum recommended space, preferably an SSD, and maybe an external SSD to backup all their files. If 1 TB SSD is expensive, then go for a 512 GB SSD + 1 TB SSD combo in the system.

Designers could look at laptops like the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation. This powerful laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB RAM, and dedicated NVIDIA Quadro T500 (4 GB) graphics. It has 512 GB of SSD, so you’ll need to explore opting for an additional 1 TB HDD. The laptop is packed with a 14 FHD display in a modern slim-bezel design. It offers extremely clear visuals even in direct light.

PCs for Video Editors

For video editing, professionals work on software like Adobe Premier Pro, Filmora, Camtasia, etc. These software require a powerful GPU along with ample memory to render videos of different formats. Earlier, we used to see HD videos, but now FHD, 4K, or higher resolution videos are available, thanks to tech development. In fact, even smartphones can capture 4k videos. To edit these high-resolution videos, you need a powerful laptop equipped with a multicore CPU along with at least 16 GB RAM, though 32 GB is recommended. If not today but tomorrow, you are going to handle 4k or higher media, then you should opt for a dedicated 4 GB or higher GPU. When you are editing a FHD or 4k video, your display should also support the same. Therefore, choose a screen that supports at least 1920 x 1080 or 4k resolution. In terms of storage space, an FHD or 4K video can consume a lot of space, so you need 1 TB minimum storage space.

A really good choice here would be the HP ZBook Firefly 15.6 (39.62 cm) G8 Mobile Workstation PC. Having an Intel Core i7 processor, it can handle all kinds of video editing loads. Equipped with dedicated NVIDIA T500 (4 GB GDDR6) graphics along with 16 GB RAM, it can breezily work on 4k videos. It has a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare screen that lets you work with minimum eye strain. You can store your content without worrying about space, as it is packed with the latest technology 1 TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSD, which is fast and reliable.

PCs for Animators and 3D Modellers

Animators and 3D modellers need at least an Intel Core i7 CPU along with 16 GB RAM at least, along with a dedicated 4 GB or higher graphics card. You should go for a laptop that is certified to handle pro apps like AutoCAD. Moreover, as you will be dealing with different types of content, you need plenty of storage space, at least 1 TB, and built-in security features to protect your data from various threats and attacks. You should choose a durable laptop that has a powerful battery and FHD screen.

The best fit here would be the HP ZBook Power 39.6 cm (15.6) G9 Mobile Workstation PC. It’s not any ordinary PC, but designed to deliver pro performance. It is certified to handle software like AutoCAD. Packed with a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro T600 (4 GB GDDR6), this PC can handle all animation and 3D modelling tasks. Built with FHD (1920 x 1080), anti-glare screen, this mobile workstation is designed to withstand rigorous military standard testing and sanitization.

PCs for UI/UX designers

While looking for a laptop for UX/UI designers, you should focus on a fantastic display along with powerful hardware. You should opt for 2560x1440p or higher resolution with a pixel density of 110 ppi so that it delivers crisp colors to develop eye-catching designs for websites or mobile applications. Plus, the screen should be easy on the eyes, so you can work on your projects without straining them. As you will be working with large files, you should opt for a powerful Intel Core i5 processor at least along with ample memory and storage space.

A perfect choice would be HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 Notebook PC packed with the latest Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics. The light laptop has a 13.3-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS, 400 nits touchscreen which is perfect for UI/UX designers.

PCs for Interior designers

The creative professionals create architectural solutions for buildings. They work on different software and deal with various images and graphics to produce spacious and beautiful models. They need a powerful hardware companion to run their advanced software. Without any doubt, they need a high-end computer that supports multitasking, should have plenty of storage space because they also deal with heavy files. Also, the laptop should have a good graphics card so that you can work on high-resolution projects without any lag.

One of the best choices here would be the HP ZBook Firefly 14 (36.6 cm) G8 Mobile Workstation PC. It’s powered by Intel Core i7 processor, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro T500 (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated) graphics. The mobile workstation is packed with various amazing features to protect you from numerous external security threats such as HP Sure Click, HP Sure Start, HP Sure Sense, Sure Recover and more.

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