It has an extremely clean interface, with the layer stack listed on the left, your artboard seated in the center, and the settings for the objects you select on the artboard appearing on the right. This is another vector-based drawing tool you can download or use online for free. All that-and with no monthly fee required.

There are plenty of text and video-based tutorials out there, and you also have access to manuals and quick references, including information about keyboard shortcuts and command-line instructions. You can add layers, color fills, and even effects to your drawing such as blurs, bevels, shadows, textures, glows, and so on. Your basic toolset includes creating straight lines, freehand lines, shapes, 3D boxes, Bezier curves, spirals, and so much more. Just like Illustrator, Inkscape has everything a digital artist needs to create near-photo quality illustrations. It’s backed by an international community that can get you started, and will help with any problems you may encounter with the open-source software. Seventeen years later, it’s still a great free professional-grade alternative to Adobe Illustrator.

Inkscape is likely the more widely used vector-based drawing software since its introduction in 2003.

Best stylus for note-takers and artists.

The best bookshelves featured in the list require assembly but come with easy to follow instructions on how to do this. If you want something for the little ones in your life, then see our best children's bookcases list. In this list you’ll find our top bookshelf picks in a range of colours and materials. Some are solid wood, which you can expect to pay a premium for, whilst others are manufactured wood or a combination of both.

The best bookcase for you will speak to your style: are you looking for something minimalist, classic, or modern and funky?

You'll also need to consider your budget, as well as your preferences when it comes to material and design. Which bookshelves are best for you will depend on how many books you have (must-read graphic design books and the best art books will make great additions to you collection, but they might require more space), how much floor or wall space you have, and whether you need adjustable shelves to accommodate different sized books. A bookcase doesn't have to be boring, either, it can be a stylish piece of furniture that can become the focal point of your home office, living room or hallway. For an extra personal touch, why not scatter photo frames, trinkets and small house plants on your bookshelves?

Free drafting software bookshelves