M4 iPad Pro - A Graphic Designers Review 🧐

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Here is my review as a graphic designer of the M4 iPad Pro.
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Apps Used:
Affinity Designer
Affinity Publisher
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Fresco
Procreate
Procreate Dreams
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[@willpatersondesign]

What do you think of the new iPads? Are you getting one?

[@-The-Golden-God-]

I bought my first ipad the other day; I went for the 13" M4 Nano. I hate the OS, as I'm used to the freedom and flexibility of Windows and Android, but the screen and drawing experience are phenomenal. However, I'm finding the size quite unruly and it's difficult to hold while drawing. I'm very tempted to downsize to the 11".

[@coIorsone]

Procreate has been updated June 14th!

[@willpatersondesign]

I HAS! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@DaveCummings76]

Fresco was also updated the same day as Procreate

[@thepfealexander]

Really nice hearing your thoughts about it! I pretty much just "upgraded" to the M1 cause it's cheaper and I'm still learning working with this (I'm a graphic designer as well) so I feel like in a couple of years when I can appreciate the barrel roll tool and such and all the programs have it it'll be a nice addition.

[@willpatersondesign]

The M1 is still a beast

[@derrick4506]

How much RAM and storage do you recommend for graphic designers looking to purchase this iPad?

[@Don_Ponchito]

7:10 the packaging design on the new iPad Air has the word "air" on it too! It is very subtle tho, it took me like a week to realise that XD

[@shubham_M7777]

Sir please make comparison video on web developement vs designer (there are lot of different fields in graphics designer, web design, logo, Baner,thumbnail designer) vs animation, digital art. How to choose between these? Can I do freelancing for lifetime? Can I do it without degree, college?Can I take it as a business? How to clear confusion, which one is for which person or personality, how to choose?

[@Gemz-jf5ny]

As a senior integrated designer myself (and I have been mostly freelancing in the past 4 years), one question you should really be asking yourself is - which job you have mentioned above interest you the most? A developer is very different to a designer. But it wouldn't be very helpful if I told you developers generally takes good pay and you don't need a university degree (professional courses and qualifications are still required for the job), because if you have no passion smashing the keyboard and staring at , it is simply not your thing. Plus, my pay is similar to a developer in Nordic countries even though I am a designer. So the answer for which job is more sustainable really varies - especially in 2024, the boom of AI and other automations are outdating a lot of jobs out there. If you want to 'freelance for life', web design and graphic design are not your best bet for 2024, this conclusion is made after countless good designers and connections in my industry had been made redundant due to industry shift and business changes. But currently UX design and 3D designs still have a market out there. A few other valid roles to consider: video editor, motion designer (both editors and motion designers are in demand by big corporations), video producer and content creator. All the best.

[@treyhebron5741]

Did all those bubbles come out of the paperlike application?

[@MathiasNewberry]

M4!!🔥

[@blisssfulmisery]

i already planed on getting this ipad eventually, but am in desperate need for a new macbook to do design on. my very old macbook air can’t handle more than one program at a time. what would you recommend for a designer in 2024? i’m currently eyeing the M3 Pro Macbook Pro but im not sure if i need all that

[@thatGreninjaGuy]

If it's okay then go for windows with nvidia 4060 (140W)TGP and 13th gen i7 That would be a lot cheaper than macbook pro.. But again it depends, whether u want apple or windows ..

[@johnshepherd2666]

Great info...lots to think about 😅

[@jippalippa]

Saving up for a 11"! Consider I'm also an animator; I'll make large use of it.

[@Jarrix]

so for paperlike: will it not scrap the pencil like paper does with normal pencils? love your thoughts on the ipad :), is there any ipad you would recommend for starting? as i dont have a huge budget like the m4 rn

[@thatGreninjaGuy]

If u are starting, then go to iPad air M2..i won't recommend the 10th gen ones specially because it's not gonna be great in the coming years..

[@Jarrix]

@@thatGreninjaGuy thank you so so much

[@thatGreninjaGuy]

@@Jarrix just choose the right size.. I use the M2 pro 11". For me it works great, easy to carry and draw and watch content But maybe if you want to teach or need a bigger screen, u can go for the 12.9inch model.. totally your decision. And cheers! Have a beautiful day filled with laughter!🌟

[@sitalinyambe5869]

This is a great review, especially from a graphic designer point of view. But I have always preferred non Apple products. How possible is it to review other tablets for graphic design, like the minisforum V3 tablet (hear it's got great specs). Just wanted to know from your perspective.

[@lileggaf]

Such a helpful video! I have an iPad Pro 4th gen (2020) and I was wondering how the newer models can improve productivity and performance. Still going to think about it but this was very informative :)

[@willpatersondesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Robbiereckd]

@@lileggaf I have 4th gen iPad Pro as well and I think I’m about to upgrade to the m4. I think it’s going to be worth it bc we haven’t even experienced the M series chips. It’s going to be a huge upgrade

[@jpgmx84]

Will you try the nano-texture display? I know you said it’s crazy expensive and to get a Paperlike instead, but would love to know what you think of it

[@MrNobodyX3]

It's only my purposes to remove glare, and will not make any noticeable texture change for your pencil, but it's a terrible option if you want true color of the oled display

[@TheFutureLooksGrimm]

IMO the nano texture felt exactly like my m1 with an ESR glass screen protector. Smooth. Problem is that the screen scratches easier and that’s probably why Apple has not recommended it for drawing.

[@fabiolg6719]

It still just has 16 gb of ram max so no reason to upgrade on my point of perspective. I mainly use my M1 Ipad for 3d art so I need more ram. Just gonna wait longer until they improve the ram

[@erancohen1926]

You better check the prices in other countries, like in Israel - the IPad costs as much as gamer’s laptop/computer

[@The_Cali_Dude_88]

We get the brick here. Its your EU varying rules, for each country.

[@banyubiru11]

why dont use photoshop?

[@imeobongetimwebdev]

Great video. If you need a website for graphics design portfolio, just indicate so I can build one for you.

[@AaronFigFront]

battery life are the same only in the official claims. the new tandem OLED draws so much less power than miniled, plus m4, it will feels much better.

[@willpatersondesign]

Yeah, battery seems to be the same for me in my experience.

[@this_katharsis2227]

I have the m4 the battery life is not that great

[@DesignWho]

Hi Will

[@willpatersondesign]

Hey brother! Hope you're doing well :D

[@JT-gt6lo]

Watching on my iPad Pro M4 13 inch, 2TB, Cellular, fully paid with my kidney

[@balamurugan9063]

How much bro you totally spend?

[@JT-gt6lo]

@@balamurugan9063 $3077 with pencil and keyboard

[@3dotcreation410]

11inch or 13inch 🤔

[@jeffthibodeau157]

It's all about preference and what you are going to use it for....I've been told that the 11" is easier to travel with and to handhold. In the US its only a few hundred more to go with the 13"... I'm a fan of bigger screen. You have more room to work with mainly if you are planning to do some video editing with it. I will be getting the 13" as I will be using it for drawing, video editing, photo editing etc.. Plus I can pair the screen with my MBP 16" and use it as a 2nd screen when I'm traveling.

[@3dotcreation410]

@@jeffthibodeau157 Thanks bro

[@Lenniefinch]

Basically just get the air

[@naomipaterson1097]

It’s crazy thin 👀😬

[@willpatersondesign]

I know right ha

[@Crimsonfresno]

the bubbles on the ipad for paprerlike is a crime

[@scottgust9709]

if one more fool says "its so thin" im gonna lose it, who cares...we care about performance, compatibility and macOS on the dam thing

[@willpatersondesign]

I disagree - the thinner the iPad the more mobile it is. You know it's powerful :)