Real design running on Linux

I'm Hadji, a developer and designer. This is where I collect the systems, programs and shortcuts I use every day.

Articles
System01 / 07

Which Linux I use: I recommend Xispa OS

The system I made my main one for design, video and code.

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My apps02 / 07

Programs I built

onze:onze video, onze:onze design and onze:onze editorial.

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Industry03 / 07

Industry programs I use

PhotoCraft and VectorCraft in the workflow of every project.

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Resources04 / 07

Free asset sites

Designer Brasil, for downloading material without paying anything.

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IA05 / 07

How to generate more realistic images with AI

What to change in the prompt so the image stops looking synthetic.

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Inspiration06 / 07

Where I look for references

Pinterest and Behance: how I organize and use each one.

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Audio07 / 07

Quiabbo: free, unlimited audio streaming

Music to work to, with no subscription and no limits.

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Hadji, creator of the Linux para Designer channel, sitting in a black t-shirt and glasses @linuxparadesigner
My setup

All of this, on video

In this video I show my full setup and talk about each topic from the articles, in the order I use them at work.

Laptop showing the Xispa OS desktop with the app menu open
Which Linux I use

Xispa OS

It's the system I recommend to anyone who works in design and wants to leave Windows or macOS without losing productivity. In this article I explain why I chose it, how I installed it and how it ended up configured on my machine.

why I chose it installation design workflow
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Articles

What I build and what I use

My programs, the industry tools and the free resources that keep the work going.

Programs I built

As a dev, I built my own creative tools. Each one solves a part of the workflow.

onze:onze video onze:onze design onze:onze editorial

Programs I use

The industry tools that are still part of my everyday work.

PhotoCraft VectorCraft

Free assets

Where I download material for projects without paying anything.

Designer Brasil

Realistic images with AI

What to adjust so the generated image looks like a photograph.

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References

How I research and save inspiration before opening the program.

PinterestBehance

Quiabbo

Free, unlimited audio streaming. It's the soundtrack that plays while I work.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the channel, the programs and the tools.

What is Linux4Design?

Linux4Design (Linux para Designer) is the website and YouTube channel of Hadji, a developer and designer, about working in design on Linux: systems, programs, shortcuts, free assets and artificial intelligence.

Which Linux does Hadji use and recommend for design?

He uses and recommends Xispa OS. The article explains why he chose the system, how he installed it and how his design workflow ended up.

Which programs has Hadji built?

He built onze:onze video, onze:onze design and onze:onze editorial.

Which industry programs does he use?

Day to day he uses PhotoCraft and VectorCraft.

Where can I download free design assets?

Hadji recommends Designer Brasil, a website with free assets for design projects.

What is Quiabbo?

Quiabbo is a free, unlimited audio streaming service, recommended by Hadji for listening to music while working.

Where can I watch the videos?

The videos are on the Linux para Designer YouTube channel, @linuxparadesigner.

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