Software & Equipment

Software

Licenses for Designers

  • Figma (We’re phasing out Adobe XD, a designer might still need Adobe Creative Cloud.)
  • Font Explorer X
  • Browserstack (web app: Browser Testing)
  • SVGator (web app: SVG Animations)
  • Tower (Git GUI app)
  • Coda, Sublime Text 3, and VSCode.
    • If you want something else, you’re on your own.

Licenses for Developers

We can provide or obtain licenses for:

Passwords

Most passwords are centrally managed through 1Password. For any access outside 1Password, contact I.D. Creative Director Jon Brousseau, or refer to our Creative Services Account Access page.

Equipment

Equipment & Operating System Updates

Your manager will assign you a Mac laptop, typically on a 4-year upgrade cycle. BU IS&T manages most machines for automatic security updates. If you handle your own updates and do theme development, wait to update until Responsive Framework is tested with the OS update to avoid build issues.

Want to try a new product or need a new machine?

For specific project needs, consult your Managing Associate Creative Director first.

For new apps or services for the department, check with Jon Brousseau.

If your machine is due for or needs a replacement, Jon Brousseau can forward your request to the inventory manager.

What if my equipment breaks?

Chargers and other small items can be coordinated with Jon Brousseau.

For software-related problems or equipment bugs or issues:

We typically have a dedicated IS&T contact, but at this time you’ll need to request that Jon Brousseau file a ticket with IS&T.

Borrowing Hardware

You can find the following in the Interactive Design suite. When you’re done using the hardware, please remember to return.

Jon Brousseau’s office has:

  • Video cords: HDMI, VGA, DVI
  • Adapters for the above
  • iPads
  • Android devices

The cabinet outside Dakota’s office has:

  • The presentation laptop and other adaptors