# Graphic Design Tablet Apps Astropad Studio is a Design Tool for Digital Designers on the iPad Pro By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tool References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/apps/astropad-studio/) & [astropad](http://astropad.com/studio/) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeform-app) has received a bit of flack for not having a strong focus on design tools for professional artists, so Astropad Studio aims to make use of the brand's advanced technology. Designed for the [iPad Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami), Astropad Studio acts as the ultimate utility for [creative professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad-edge) to make use of the tablet's enhanced power to perform demanding design jobs. The Astropad Studio design tool offers users keyboard support, hover simulation, undo/redo gestures and pressure smoothing, amongst many other features. It offers a max speed of 40MB/s. The Astropad Studio is available to users for free for a seven-day trial and can be subscribed to afterward for $64.99 on a yearly basis of $7.99 on a monthly basis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Design Tablet Apps:** Opportunity for developing innovative apps that leverage the advanced technology of tablets for professional artists. - **Enhanced Power:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating more powerful tablets that can handle demanding design jobs. - **Subscription-based Design Tools:** Opportunity to provide subscription-based design tools for creative professionals, allowing them access to advanced features and updates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design industry can benefit from the development of tablet apps that enhance the design process. - **Technology:** Technology sector holds potential in developing more powerful tablets with advanced features for professional artists. - **Software-as-a-service (saas):** SaaS industry can explore opportunities in providing subscription-based design tools tailored for creative professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-display-24.md) - [Fashionable Desktop Design Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondlet-graphics-tablet.md) - [AI Art Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-pro.md) - [Paper-Inspired Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xencelabs-pen-tablet.md) - [Portable Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movinkpad-11.md) - [Portable Digital Drawing Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-digital-drawing.md) - [Paper-Like Design Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-12-pro.md) - [Digital Creative Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincstudio-creator-tablet.md) - [Creativity-Focused Drawing Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-pad.md)